The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 32,600

€ 33,400

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
59.7
72.1
82
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.7 in
Height
59.7 in
109.7
187.7
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.87 %

General
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
B8
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.28 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
613 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
613 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft