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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen 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)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,501 kg
    3,309 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,501kg3,309lb
1,501kg3,309lb
1,501kg3,309lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
+36 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+24 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
+14 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s-2.1 s
7.2s-1.5 s
7.8s-0.9 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
21.2s-17.7 s
Calculated
25.0s-13.9 s
Calculated
29.2s-9.7 s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-2.0 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
586L
586L
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
25.0 s
29.2 s
38.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.6 s
254 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.2 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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 (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.7 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
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
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
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
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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