The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 32,300
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.26 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
38 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
702 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
702 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data