Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

Veloce 2.0

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
906km563mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu 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
58L
CO2 emissions-
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.05,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
11.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
280 hp
209 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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)2.0 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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)2.0 TSI5.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.05.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
906 km
563 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
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
1,436 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)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0 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)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
930 km
578 mi
906 km
563 mi
CO2 score
-
148 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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) 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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