The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 32,300
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.6 inches taller.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.68 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
118 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

 REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
64 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
991 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
991 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data