Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

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 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,650 km
    1,025 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
79.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,650km1,025mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions-
124g/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 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
43.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 TDI
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 1.5 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 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 TDI
1,650 km
1,025 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,073 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 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
1,516 mm
59.7 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 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 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 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,650 km
1,025 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 577 km (359 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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