Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
210hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,707kg3,763lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
791km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu 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
Trunk volume
650L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
39.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 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)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,735 kg
3,825 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 1.5 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)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 3.2 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,222 km
759 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
791 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 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)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.3 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,707 kg
3,763 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
791 km
491 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 432 km (268 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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