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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,238kg4,934lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
32.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,238 kg
4,934 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 2.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 2.7 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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)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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 583 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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