Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

Veloce 2.2 JTD

210 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
143g/km
122g/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 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 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)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
24.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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 2.2 JTD
470 Nm
347 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,535 kg
3,384 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
246 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
235 km/h
146 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 TSI6.7 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: 0.1 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)2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 1.5 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
1,065 km
661 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,106 km
687 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 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)2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,065 km
661 mi
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 2.2 JTD
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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