Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

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

New comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • 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
  • 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,688kg3,721lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,920L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
107g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
30.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 3 hp (2 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 (B9)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 (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 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 (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 1.7 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 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 (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

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 (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

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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
1,610 km
1,000 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
107 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 472 km (293 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.8 30V V6
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
2.0 TDI
2.8 V6 30V
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
2.0 TDI
2.8 30V
VS
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
2.0 TDI
2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
3.2 V6 FSI
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
2.0 TDI
3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
VS
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
2.0 TDI
3.6 V6 FSI
VS
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster