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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    99 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
40.3s
Calculated
82.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
650L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
51L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.3 s
82.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,555 kg
3,428 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI9.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,610 km
1,000 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
201 km/h
125 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
9.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,610 km
1,000 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 610 km (379 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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