The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 33,400

€ 31,600
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. The Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
59.1
72.1
82
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.1 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 SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.95 %

General
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
B8
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
158 hp
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
28.12 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mpg
33 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
965 mi
Range
613 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
613 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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