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

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,687 kg
    3,719 lb
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,687kg3,719lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km506mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,530mm60in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,569mm62in
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-
163g/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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,650-4,350 rpm4,600 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has 7 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 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
1,695 kg
3,737 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 TSI
815 km
506 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.8 s
248 km/h
154 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 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 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 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.8 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
1,530 mm
60.2 in
Range score
815 km
506 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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