The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 34,700
€ 43,200
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
17.54 %
General
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
759 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
