Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,599kg3,525lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
650L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI5.7 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 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)2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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
917 km
570 mi
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 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
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
735 km
457 mi
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 TSISeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 234 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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