The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 34,700
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 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 DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.27 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
55 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
1012 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
1012 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data