The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,200
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
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 Variant 1.8 TSI BMT is 0.4 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1832 mm
Width
1820 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1516 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4767 mm
Length
4771 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
8.62 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
148 bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
8.46 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
7 MPGe
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
39 mpg
city
9.3 kg
54 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
684 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
303 mi
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
31.5 kWh
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L