The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 31,400
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,700
 VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.4 cm longer and 1.2 cm narrower.
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1516 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
2712
4771
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2786
4767
4771 mm
Length
4767 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.85 %
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B7
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMP
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
250 NM
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
11.78 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
746 mi
Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
746 mi
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L