The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 32,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.94 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8
Generation
B7
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
51 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
774 mi
Range
946 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
946 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
