The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 44,300
€ 27,500
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
72.1
82
57.6
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat GTE
215 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat GTE
138 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
1061 mi
Passat GTE
1827 mi
1061 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat GTE
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
