The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,500
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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is 1.5 cm lower.
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1461
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1832 mm
Width
1832 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1461 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2786
4767
4767 mm
Length
4767 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.66 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 bhp
148 bhp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
250 NM
250 NM
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
12.49 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76 mpg
52 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
66 mpg
city
42 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
759 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
759 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data