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

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,031km641mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,773mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
130g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
29.4 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
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.2 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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: 0.6 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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 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
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

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 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
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,031 km
641 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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