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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp-2,000-5,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
1,570 kg
3,461 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 TSI280 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI280 hp5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp: 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 TSI280 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TSI280 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
930 km
578 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp 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 TSI280 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 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 TSI280 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
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
930 km
578 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 TSI 280 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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