Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsMaserati 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 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
586L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
139g/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 BiTDIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 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 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 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 BiTDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 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 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 BiTDI6.1 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.6 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 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.6 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 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 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 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 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 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 BiTDIMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,245 km
774 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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