Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 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) 1.8 TSI
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,430 kg3,153 lb
- Best power-to-weight126 hp/t94 kW/t7.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,138 km707 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best economy score91/100
- 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
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 180hp134kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,707kg3,763lb |
| Gross weight | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.7s Calculated | 39.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton Calculated | 164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,138km707mi Calculated | 791km491mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,767mm188in | 4,771mm188in |
| Width | 1,832mm72in | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,477mm58in | 1,550mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,791mm110in | 2,710mm107in |
| Front track | 1,584mm62in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,531mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 145mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 650L | 588L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,780L | 1,716L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 131g/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 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)1.8 TSI | 5,100-6,200 rpm | 1,250-5,000 rpm | 6,450 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)1.8 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.1 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.7 s | 39.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.6 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.4 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.8 s | 15.7 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 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)1.8 TSI | 1,430 kg 3,153 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)1.8 TSI | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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)1.8 TSI | 8.1 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) 1.8 TSI: 0.3 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)1.8 TSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 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) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 2.8 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)1.8 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 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)1.8 TSI | 1,138 km 707 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)1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW | 8.1 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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)1.8 TSI |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.1 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)1.8 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| 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)1.8 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 180 hp 134 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.1 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,138 km 707 mi | 791 km 491 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 131 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | 588 L 20.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 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) 1.8 TSI | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI |
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| Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 15.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,523 LC/year | 2,258 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI
- Is 277 kg lighter
- Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 347 km (216 mi) more estimated range
- Has 62 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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