The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,700

€ 35,700

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 height, but the Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.4 cm longer and 1.2 cm narrower.
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1516
1820
2062
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1516 mm
Height
1516 mm
2712
4771
2786
4767
4771 mm
Length
4767 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1626 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.9 %

General
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
148 bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
250 NM
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.99 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
51 mpg
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.3 kg
city
42 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
59 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
303 mi
Range
746 mi
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
746 mi
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L