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
€ 34,700
€ 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 0.6 inches lower.
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.5
72.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
109.7
187.7
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.66 %
General
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 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 SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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).
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
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
