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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 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)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

150 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu 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
Trunk volume
586L
372L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 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)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
38.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 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)1.4 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 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)1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI8.4 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 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)1.4 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.9 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)1.4 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
1,320 km
820 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
932 km
579 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 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)1.4 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.0 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)1.4 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
9.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
1,320 km
820 mi
932 km
579 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 1.4 TSIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 388 km (241 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 214 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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