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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    107 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,581kg3,486lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
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
107g/km
120g/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
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
29.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,581 kg
3,486 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
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 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 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
1,610 km
1,000 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 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
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,610 km
1,000 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
CO2 score
107 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 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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