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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIvsMercedes-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 (B9)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Highest torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Lightest
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Best power-to-weight
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Best performance score
45/100
Best economy score
95/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

Fastest top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Most powerful
150 hp
112 kW
Best estimated range
1,222 km
759 mi
Largest trunk
690 L
Best overall score
58/100
Best practicality score
91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power	150hp112kW	150hp112kW
Torque	250Nm184lb-ft	320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight	1,572kg3,466lb	1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight	2,130kg4,696lb	2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed	222 km/h 138 mph	221 km/h 137 mph
To 99% top speed	84.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated	78.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	9.2s	8.4s
0-200 km/h	39.9s Calculated	37.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	8.7s Calculated	8.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK	4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	-	5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	-	3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile	16.7s Calculated	16.1s Calculated
Power-to-weight	95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb Calculated	100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton Calculated	214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	1,222km759mi Calculated	956km594mi Calculated
Displacement	1,498cc91cu in	1,950cc119cu in
Length	4,917mm194in	4,688mm185in
Width	1,849mm73in	1,830mm72in
Height	1,497mm59in	1,442mm57in
Wheelbase	2,841mm112in	2,729mm107in
Front track	1,585mm62in	1,612mm63in
Rear track	1,574mm62in	-
Ground clearance	-	104mm4in
Trunk volume	690L	495L
Max trunk volume	1,920L	1,360L
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	66L	43L
CO2 emissions	-	118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	-	1,400-3,200 rpm	3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	8.7 s	8.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	9.2 s	8.4 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	39.9 s	37.5 s
Top speed	222 km/h 138 mph	221 km/h 137 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.9 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	7.5 s	7.1 s
1/8 mile 201 m	11.1 s	10.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	14.1 s	13.6 s
1/4 mile 402 m	16.7 s	16.1 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	143 km/h 89 mph	147 km/h 91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	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
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	250 Nm 184 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
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	1,572 kg 3,466 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	1,495 kg 3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	222 km/h 138 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	221 km/h 137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 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
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	95 hp/t 71 kW/t 10.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	100 hp/t 75 kW/t 10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	1,222 km 759 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	956 km 594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	150 hp 112 kW	9.2 s	222 km/h 138 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	150 hp 112 kW	8.4 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	9.2 s
Top speed 222 km/h 138 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	690 L 24.4 cu ft
Length	4,917 mm 193.6 in
Height	1,497 mm 58.9 in

Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed 221 km/h 137 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	9.2 s
Top speed 222 km/h 138 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed 221 km/h 137 mph

4.5 L/100 km

52.3 mpg US

62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK	8.4 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI	95 hp/t 71 kW/t 10.5 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d	100 hp/t 75 kW/t 10.0 kg/hp	4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI

Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d

Power

150 hp

112 kW

150 hp

112 kW

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb-ft

320 Nm

236 lb-ft

Acceleration

9.2 s

8.4 s

Top speed

222 km/h

138 mph

221 km/h

137 mph

Lightness

1,572 kg

3,466 lb

1,495 kg

3,296 lb

Fuel consumption

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

4.5 L/100 km

52.3 mpg US

62.8 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	690 L 24.4 cu ft
Length	4,917 mm 193.6 in
Height	1,497 mm 58.9 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

1,222 km

759 mi

956 km

594 mi

CO2 score

118 g/km

Trunk score

690 L

24.4 cu ft

495 L

17.5 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

95 hp/t

71 kW/t

10.5 kg/hp

100 hp/t

75 kW/t

10.0 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI	Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d
Consumption	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK	4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	9.45 LC100 km	7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi	12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal	675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,418 LC/year	1,181 LC/year