Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,393 kg
    3,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,393kg3,071lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
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
586L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,769L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI3,600-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
31.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.7 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,119 km
695 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
1,269 km
789 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.0 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 237 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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