The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 33,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,800
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 33,300
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 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 TDI BMT (12 - 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 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.45 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.33 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
774 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
774 mi
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data