Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (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)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,674kg3,691lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (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)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (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)2.0 TDI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,674 kg
3,691 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 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (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
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
1,320 km
820 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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