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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI (Stage 3)

270 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI (Stage 2)

234 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI (Stage 1)

212 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    268 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,393 kg
    3,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,393kg3,071lb
1,393kg3,071lb
1,393kg3,071lb
1,393kg3,071lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
+36 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+23 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+15 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.7 s
6.5s-1.2 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s-11.0 s
Calculated
20.6s-8.0 s
Calculated
22.9s-5.7 s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
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
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.6 s
22.9 s
28.6 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 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) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
6.0 s
268 km/h
167 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI 180 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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