The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 35,200

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.1
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.98 %

General
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMR
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
178 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
695 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
695 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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