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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    102 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,692 km
    1,052 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
1,692km1,052mi
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
109g/km
102g/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
37.7 s
38.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 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
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 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
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 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
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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
1,692 km
1,052 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
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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
220 km/h
137 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
220 km/h
137 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
220 km/h
137 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
8.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
1,692 km
1,052 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
102 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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