The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 44,300
€ 32,400
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Passat GTE
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.91 %
General
Passat GTE
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat GTE
215 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat GTE
Passat 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat GTE
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat GTE
138 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
621 mi
Passat GTE
1827 mi
621 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat GTE
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
