Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsGenesis G70 · Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi

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 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2021
VS

Genesis G70 · Facelift 2020

2.0 T-GDi

197 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,479 kg
    3,261 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
200hp149kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,479kg3,261lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
122g/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 TDIGenesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi6,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
35.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
197 hp
147 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 3 hp more than Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi.

The biggest power difference is between Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
353 Nm
260 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 TDI
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
1,675 kg
3,693 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 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
224 km/h
139 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 TDI7.7 s
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 1.1 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 4.2 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 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 TDI
1,435 km
892 mi
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
237 km/h
147 mph
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
197 hp
147 kW
8.8 s
224 km/h
139 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
1,435 km
892 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIGenesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Is 196 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 753 km (468 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 256 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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