Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg 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
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
131g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (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 Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI8.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.1 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.6 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)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Variant (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
1,138 km
707 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

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 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (82 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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