The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 width and height, but the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (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 DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
187.7 in
Length
188 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.03 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
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 5600 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data