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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,501 kg
    3,309 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    100 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    10.0 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
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,501kg3,309lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
44.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
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
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
123g/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
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
44.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,556 kg
3,430 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
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
213 km/h
132 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 TDI8.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.9 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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
1,467 km
911 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
213 km/h
132 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
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.9 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
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,467 km
911 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 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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