The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 35,200
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

The dimensions of the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT and the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.05 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
759 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
759 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data