The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 35,700
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,600
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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 length and width, but the Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.5 cm taller.
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1501
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1832 mm
Width
1832 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1516 mm
Height
1501 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2786
4767
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4767 mm
Length
4767 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.66 %
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
250 NM
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

 REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.9 kg/bhp
12.75 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
74 mpg
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
64 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
965 mi
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
965 mi
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L