The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,500

€ 43,700

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Passat 2.0 TSI BMT is 4.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
58.1
72.1
82
58.4
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.4 in
109.7
187.7
109.7
191.9
187.7 in
Length
191.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %

General
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Passat GTE
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15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
168 mpg
Passat GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
2219 mi
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
2219 mi
Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
26.6 kWh
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data