The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 33,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
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 3.6 V6
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
17.94 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
21.05 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
46 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
46 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
454 mi
Range
719 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
719 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1228 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
