Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

190 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
945km587mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,650mm183in
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
52L
CO2 emissions-
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
26.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,540 kg
3,395 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
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
1,048 km
651 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
945 km
587 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
945 km
587 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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