The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 35,200
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.05 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
759 mi
Range
695 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
695 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
