Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
272hp203kW
275hp205kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,653mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5.6 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.3 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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)2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
147 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)2.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 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)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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)2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
147 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) 2.0 TSIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 244 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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