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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
+36 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+25 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
+17 km/h
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-1.9 s
7.3s-1.3 s
7.8s-0.8 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
21.8s-19.9 s
Calculated
25.8s-15.8 s
Calculated
29.5s-12.1 s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,476mm58in
1,476mm58in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
586L
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
121g/km
121g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
25.8 s
29.5 s
41.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.7 s
249 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 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 (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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 (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 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 (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
121 g/km
121 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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