The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
109.7
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

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

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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