The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 34,700
€ 27,500
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
72.1
82
57.6
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI 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 BlueMotion
Performance
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
1061 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
1061 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
