The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 35,200
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
178 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
695 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
695 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
