Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIvsMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

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

Mini Clubman (R55)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
3,961mm156in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,547mm100in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
650L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
150g/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 TSIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 4 hp (3 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
222 km/h
138 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)1.8 TSI8.1 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 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)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
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 357 km (222 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 390 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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