Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIvsSkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI

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

Skoda Superb III Combi

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
660L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
140g/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 TSISkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI: 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
32.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
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)1.8 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
1,435 kg
3,164 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
230 km/h
143 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI8.1 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
1,065 km
661 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
230 km/h
143 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.1 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)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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 TSISkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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