Volkswagen Passat (B8)
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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.1 s
- Fastest top speed250 km/h155 mph Unrestricted240 km/h149 mph Restricted
- Most powerful240 hp179 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- 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 score67/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best economy score93/100
Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
- Lightest1,655 kg3,649 lb
- Best power-to-weight145 hp/t108 kW/t6.9 kg/hp
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240hp179kW | 240hp179kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,721kg3,794lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,260kg4,982lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated | 59.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.3s Calculated | 20.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8s Calculated | 5.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton Calculated | 302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,245km774mi Calculated | 1,138km707mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu 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 |
| Trunk volume | 586L | 586L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,152L | 1,152L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 139g/km | 151g/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: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | - | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 2,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 20.3 s | 20.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.1 s | 14.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 170 km/h 106 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 240 hp 179 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 240 hp 179 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 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 | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 1,655 kg 3,649 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 | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 247 km/h 153 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 6.1 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 6.1 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 1,245 km 774 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 1,138 km 707 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.1 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.1 s | 247 km/h 153 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI |
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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 |
| 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI | VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 240 hp 179 kW | 240 hp 179 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.1 s | 6.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,245 km 774 mi | 1,138 km 707 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 139 g/km | 151 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 586 L 20.7 cu ft | 586 L 20.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI | Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI |
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| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 12 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
- Is 66 kg lighter
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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