Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 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) 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful272 hp203 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,600 kg3,527 lb
- Best power-to-weight170 hp/t127 kW/t5.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range930 km578 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272hp203kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,707kg3,763lb |
| Gross weight | 2,250kg4,960lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.8s Calculated | 39.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated | 164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 930km578mi Calculated | 791km491mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu 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 | 66L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 163g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 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)2.0 TSI | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 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)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.8 s | 39.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.7 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI | 272 hp 203 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI has 62 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 TSI: 62 hp (46 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI | 350 Nm 258 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)2.0 TSI | 1,600 kg 3,527 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)2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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)2.0 TSI | 5.7 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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)2.0 TSI | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 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 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 1.5 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)2.0 TSI | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 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)2.0 TSI | 930 km 578 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)2.0 TSI | 272 hp 203 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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)2.0 TSI |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 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) 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)2.0 TSI | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 5.7 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)2.0 TSI | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 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)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 272 hp 203 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 930 km 578 mi | 791 km 491 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 163 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | 588 L 20.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 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) 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 15.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,864 LC/year | 2,258 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI
- Has 62 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 107 kg lighter
- Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 139 km (86 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
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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