Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsHonda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

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

Honda Civic X Sedan

1.5 VTEC

182 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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 economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

  • Most powerful
    182 hp
    136 kW
  • Lightest
    1,246 kg
    2,747 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIHondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
180hp134kW
182hp136kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,246kg2,747lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
807km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,698mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
519L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
46L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
130g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIHonda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTECPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC: 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC5,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIHondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
30.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
182 hp
136 kW

Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC: 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
1,246 kg
2,747 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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)1.8 TSI7.9 s
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC8.1 s

Although Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC 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 Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC: 0.2 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
807 km
501 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
182 hp
136 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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)1.8 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.1 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIHondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,246 kg
2,747 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
807 km
501 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 TSIHonda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 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

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