The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 44,300

€ 32,800

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 GTE is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.3
72.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
109.9
187.7
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.98 %

General
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Passat GTE
215 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Passat GTE
138 mpg
35 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
1827 mi
Range
283 mi
Passat GTE
1827 mi
283 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat GTE
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data