The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,800
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF is 0.3 inches longer.
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.65 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
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 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
894 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
894 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data