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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,581 kg
    3,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,581kg3,486lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
650L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
28.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,581 kg
3,486 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Variant (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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,435 km
892 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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