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

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,889mm192in
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
130g/km
120g/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 Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
30.0 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
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 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 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (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 Variant (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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,525 kg
3,362 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 TDI
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 TSI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.9 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.2 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 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/h7.9 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (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
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 297 km (184 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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