The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,200
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.27 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 ACT

Performance

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
759 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
759 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data