Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,701kg3,750lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
174mm7in
Trunk volume
650L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
145g/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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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 TSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,701 kg
3,750 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 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
234 km/h
145 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 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 mm
59.3 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (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 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.4 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 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,701 kg
3,750 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 mm
59.3 in
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 226 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 152 km (95 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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