The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 31,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.2 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.9 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
148 hp
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
43 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
43 mpg
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.6 lb
city
35 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
49 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
746 mi
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
746 mi
Passat SportWagen 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).
104.1 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft