The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 30,100
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
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
109.7
187.7
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 1.8 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.46 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
774 mi
Range
630 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
630 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
