The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is just 0.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
2786
4767
4769 mm
Length
4767 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.38 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
250 NM
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data