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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

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

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

182 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

  • Most powerful
    182 hp
    136 kW
  • Lightest
    1,334 kg
    2,941 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
180hp134kW
182hp136kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
982km610mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,534mm179in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,823mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
372L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
35.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 2 hp (1 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
1,334 kg
2,941 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
222 km/h
138 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost8.7 s

Although Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.8 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
136 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)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
982 km
610 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
8.7 s
222 km/h
138 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
180 hp
134 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
982 km
610 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 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) 1.8 TSIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 214 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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