The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,800
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.37 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMP
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data