The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 33,100

€ 33,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.92 %

General
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
148 hp
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
66 MPGe
6 MPGe
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
52 mpg
city
20.6 lb
64 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
917 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
303 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
31.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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