Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,073 km
    667 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,602kg3,532lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
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-
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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI4,420-6,250 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,500 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 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
43.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 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 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has 70 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 TSI: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,602 kg
3,532 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 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 TSI6.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 2.0 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TSI
957 km
594 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 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
231 km/h
144 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
957 km
594 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
639 L
22.6 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 152 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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