Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)
2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
- Fastest top speed213 km/h132 mph
- Lightest1,465 kg3,230 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,054 km655 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.8 s
- Most powerful210 hp157 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight123 hp/t92 kW/t8.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score48/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,465kg3,230lb | 1,707kg3,763lb |
| Gross weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | 213 km/h 132 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 43.5s Calculated | 39.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.4s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton Calculated | 164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,054km655mi Calculated | 791km491mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,767mm188in | 4,771mm188in |
| Width | 1,832mm72in | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,516mm60in | 1,550mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,786mm110in | 2,710mm107in |
| Front track | 1,586mm62in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in | 1,531mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 145mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 650L | 588L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,780L | 1,716L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 126g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.4 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.8 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 43.5 s | 39.0 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h 132 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.9 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.9 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.4 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 144 km/h 90 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 60 hp (45 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 212 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 8.8 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 3.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 1,054 km 655 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 791 km 491 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.8 s | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.8 s | 212 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 8.8 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.8 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 213 km/h 132 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,054 km 655 mi | 791 km 491 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 126 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | 588 L 20.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI |
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| Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 15.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,470 LC/year | 2,258 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
- Is 242 kg lighter
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 263 km (163 mi) more estimated range
- Has 62 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
- Has 60 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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