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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 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 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km789mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,777mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,506mm59in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,789mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
174mm7in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
639L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,769L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI3,600-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
43.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 TDI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 TDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
213 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 0.8 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 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

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 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 TDI
1,269 km
789 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,073 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,269 km
789 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
639 L
22.6 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (122 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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