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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
132g/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 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
28.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 TSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,614 kg
3,558 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 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 TSI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.5 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 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 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 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
1,048 km
651 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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