Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,701kg3,750lb
1,663kg3,666lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,777mm188in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,506mm59in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,789mm110in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
174mm7in
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Trunk volume
639L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,769L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
145g/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 Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
28.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 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
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 36 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,701 kg
3,750 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
1,663 kg
3,666 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,200 km
746 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.5 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,701 kg
3,750 lb
1,663 kg
3,666 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
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Trunk score
639 L
22.6 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 257 km (160 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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