The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 33,800
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 32,400
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

The Passat 1.8 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.41 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
B7
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
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data