The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 32,000
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT and the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
72.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
109.7
187.7
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 BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.67 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
27.26 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
57 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
759 mi
Range
894 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
894 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).
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 BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
