Car comparison

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

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,688kg3,721lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
586L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,920L
Doors
4
5
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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
30.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,455 kg
3,208 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,048 km
651 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
1,048 km
651 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 233 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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