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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,650km1,025mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
690L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
37.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 1.8 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,650 km
1,025 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
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

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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
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
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,650 km
1,025 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 238 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 512 km (318 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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