Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsHonda Civic X Sedan · Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO

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

Honda Civic X Sedan · Facelift 2018

1.5 VTEC TURBO

182 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 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
  • 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 TDIHondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
200hp149kW
182hp136kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,479kg3,261lb
1,277kg2,815lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
836km520mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,563mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
519L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
46L
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 TDIHonda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBOPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO5,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIHondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
30.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
182 hp
136 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 18 hp more than Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 18 hp (13 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
1,277 kg
2,815 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: 0.3 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
836 km
520 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
182 hp
136 kW
8.0 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)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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 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)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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.0 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)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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIHondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
200 hp
149 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
1,277 kg
2,815 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,435 km
892 mi
836 km
520 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 TDIHonda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 598 km (372 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

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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