Volkswagen Passat (B8)
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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)
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2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)
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2.0 BiTDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed283 km/h176 mph
- Most powerful372 hp277 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,721 kg3,794 lb
- Best power-to-weight216 hp/t161 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions139 g/km
- Best estimated range1,245 km774 mi
- Largest trunk586 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
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| Power | 372hp277kW+132 hp | 324hp242kW+84 hp | 288hp215kW+48 hp | 240hp179kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm | 625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,721kg3,794lb | 1,721kg3,794lb | 1,721kg3,794lb | 1,721kg3,794lb |
| Gross weight | 2,260kg4,982lb | 2,260kg4,982lb | 2,260kg4,982lb | 2,260kg4,982lb |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 272 km/h 169 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 48.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-12.4 s Calculated | 52.7s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-8.4 s Calculated | 55.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s-1.5 s | 5.1s-1.0 s | 5.4s-0.7 s | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.0s-7.3 s Calculated | 14.9s-5.4 s Calculated | 16.8s-3.5 s Calculated | 20.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s-1.4 s Calculated | 4.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s-1.7 s Calculated | 13.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated | 188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton Calculated | 407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton Calculated | 363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated | 291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,245km774mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu 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 |
| 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 | 139g/km | 139g/km | 139g/km | 139g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | 5.4 s | 6.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.0 s | 14.9 s | 16.8 s | 20.3 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 272 km/h 169 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.7 s | 8.9 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 11.0 s | 11.4 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 13.0 s | 13.4 s | 14.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 196 km/h 122 mph | 187 km/h 116 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph | 170 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 372 hp 277 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 324 hp 242 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW |
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp has 132 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp: 132 hp (98 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 272 km/h 169 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 4.6 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 5.1 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 5.4 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 6.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 1,245 km 774 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 372 hp 277 kW | 4.6 s | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 324 hp 242 kW | 5.1 s | 272 km/h 169 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW | 5.4 s | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.1 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 372 hp 277 kW | 324 hp 242 kW | 288 hp 215 kW | 240 hp 179 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | 5.4 s | 6.1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 272 km/h 169 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,245 km 774 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 g/km | 139 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 | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 hp | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp
- Has 48 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 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
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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