The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,700

€ 36,200

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT and the Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4767 mm long, 1832 mm wide and 1516 mm tall.
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1516
1832
2083
1516
1832
2083
1832 mm
Width
1832 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1516 mm
Height
1516 mm
2786
4767
2786
4767
4767 mm
Length
4767 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.66 %

General
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
B8
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
250 NM
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.9 kg/bhp
8.46 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
47 mpg
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
746 mi
Range
684 mi
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
684 mi
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L