Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
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-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
690L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 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 (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 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
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 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
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI8.0 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
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 (B9) 2.0 TDI: 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 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
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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen 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 (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (82 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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