Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

180 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
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Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
52L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
25.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,445 kg
3,186 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)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.1 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.6 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)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.8 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)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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