Volkswagen Passat (B8)
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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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1.4 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.7 s
- Fastest top speed215 km/h134 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions129 g/km
- Best estimated range1,179 km732 mi
- Best performance score43/100
- Best economy score92/100
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI
- Lightest1,462 kg3,223 lb
- Best power-to-weight103 hp/t77 kW/t9.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,488kg3,280lb | 1,462kg3,223lb |
| Gross weight | 2,090kg4,608lb | 2,100kg4,630lb |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated | 74.6s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 40.8s Calculated | 43.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3s Calculated | 8.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.3s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb Calculated | 103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton Calculated | 171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,179km732mi Calculated | 1,138km707mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,395cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in |
| Width | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in |
| Height | 1,456mm57in | 1,477mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,791mm110in | 2,791mm110in |
| Front track | 1,584mm62in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 145mm6in | 145mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 586L | 650L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,152L | 1,780L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 129g/km | 133g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.7 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 40.8 s | 43.7 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 7.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 10.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.8 s | 14.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.3 s | 16.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 90 mph | 144 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 1,488 kg 3,280 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 1,462 kg 3,223 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 213 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 8.7 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 8.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 101 hp/t 75 kW/t 9.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 1,179 km 732 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 1,138 km 707 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.7 s | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 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.
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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 (B8)1.4 TSI |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 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 (B8)1.4 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 8.7 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.9 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 (B8)1.4 TSI | 101 hp/t 75 kW/t 9.9 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.7 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,488 kg 3,280 lb | 1,462 kg 3,223 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,179 km 732 mi | 1,138 km 707 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 129 g/km | 133 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 586 L 20.7 cu ft | 650 L 23.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 101 hp/t 75 kW/t 9.9 kg/hp | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI |
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| Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.80 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,470 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 4 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI
- Is 26 kg lighter
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 64 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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