The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 33,400

€ 33,800

€ 33,400
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
The dimensions of the Passat Variant 1.8 TSI and the Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 4771 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1516 mm tall.
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1516
1820
2062
1516
1820
2062
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1516 mm
Height
1516 mm
2712
4771
2712
4771
4771 mm
Length
4771 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
5.83 %

General
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B7
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
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
250 NM
220 NM
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
9.82 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 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
40 mpg
7 MPGe
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
9.3 kg
50 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
613 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
613 mi
303 mi
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 Variant 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
579 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
603 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L