Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,599 kg
    3,525 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272hp203kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,599kg3,525lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,599 kg
3,525 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
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 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 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 TSI
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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 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 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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
943 km
586 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
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Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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