Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsTesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSITeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
272hp203kW
261hp195kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,767mm188in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
425L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
159g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSITeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI has 11 hp more than Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 11 hp (8 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5.6 s
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSITeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
272 hp
203 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
-
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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