Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsMini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Mini Clubman (R55)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIMiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
694km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
3,958mm156in
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-
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIMini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIMiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
1,205 kg
2,657 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)2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 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)2.0 TSI6.9 s
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.66.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI has more power, Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6: 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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
694 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,958 mm
155.8 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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 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)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 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)2.0 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIMiniClubman (R55)JCW 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
3,958 mm
155.8 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
694 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 2.0 TSIMini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 353 km (219 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 390 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) JCW 1.6

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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