The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) Passat 3.6 V6
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
13.59 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
43 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
746 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
746 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data