Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
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 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,475 kg
3,252 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)2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 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)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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)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 Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,245 km
774 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 246 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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