Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    106 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,556kg3,430lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
134.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
56.2s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.2 s
41.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT: 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
1,100 km
684 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,093 km
679 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
213 km/h
132 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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

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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACT
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 Arteon 1.5 TSI ACTVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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