The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.84 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CKM*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
759 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
759 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data