Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 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

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,393 kg
    3,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,393kg3,071lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,031km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
29.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.7 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,119 km
695 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 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
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
1,031 km
641 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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