Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 (B8) 2.0 TDI
- Fastest top speed233 km/h145 mph
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,581 kg3,486 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,435 km892 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.8 s
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Best power-to-weight137 hp/t102 kW/t7.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score55/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 220hp164kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,581kg3,486lb | 1,602kg3,532lb |
| Gross weight | 2,170kg4,784lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 61.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 29.8s Calculated | 25.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated | 218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,435km892mi Calculated | 957km594mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,984cc121cu 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 | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,569mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 174mm7in |
| Trunk volume | 650L | 639L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,780L | 1,769L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 120g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 4,420-6,250 rpm | 1,500-4,400 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 29.8 s | 25.7 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.1 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 153 km/h 95 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 190 hp 142 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 220 hp 164 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 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 (B8)2.0 TDI | 1,581 kg 3,486 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 1,602 kg 3,532 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 231 km/h 144 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 7.9 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 6.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 2.3 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 (B8)2.0 TDI | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 1,435 km 892 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 957 km 594 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.9 s | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 220 hp 164 kW | 6.8 s | 231 km/h 144 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI |
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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 (B8)2.0 TDI |
| 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.8 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 (B8)2.0 TDI | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 220 hp 164 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,581 kg 3,486 lb | 1,602 kg 3,532 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,435 km 892 mi | 957 km 594 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 120 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | 639 L 22.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI |
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| Consumption | 4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.05 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.96 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 690 L182 US gal152 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,208 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 21 kg lighter
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 478 km (297 mi) more estimated range
- Has 11 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
- Has 30 hp more
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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