The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,600

€ 33,800

€ 31,600
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. The Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is just 0.4 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1501
1832
2083
1516
1820
2062
1832 mm
Width
1820 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1501 mm
Height
1516 mm
2786
4767
2712
4771
4767 mm
Length
4771 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1539 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.21 %

General
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
B8
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 bhp
158 bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
250 NM
240 NM
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
12.75 kg/bhp
9.74 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
74 mpg
46 mpg
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
36 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
965 mi
Range
702 mi
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
702 mi
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
603 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L