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

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
28.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
97 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 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
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
231 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 TSI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.9 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,347 km
837 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
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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