Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)
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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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2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,687 kg3,719 lb
- Largest trunk690 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score64/100
- Best practicality score91/100
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
- Most powerful272 hp203 kW
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t120 kW/t6.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range930 km578 mi
- Best economy score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat 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 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI | - | 1,650-4,350 rpm | 4,600 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 5.8 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI |
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| Consumption | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.17 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,126 LC/year | 1,864 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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