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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.0 Turbo

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
272hp203kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
586L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
58L
CO2 emissions
160g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI-2,000-5,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo5,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI5.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
272 hp
203 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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