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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIvsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

2.0d

180 hp1999 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d

  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
40.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,955mm195in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
116mm5in
Trunk volume
650L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
40.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
1,720 kg
3,792 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d: 0.7 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.0 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 mi
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
1,375 km
854 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
180 hp
134 kW
8.8 s
221 km/h
137 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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