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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Passat (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 (Stage 3)

420 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

364 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

330 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420hp313kW+140 hp
364hp271kW+84 hp
330hp246kW+50 hp
280hp209kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
+45 km/h
290 km/h
180 mph
+30 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-5.9 s
Calculated
12.7s-4.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-2.9 s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
586L
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 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 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.7 s
14.0 s
16.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
290 km/h
180 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
290 km/h
180 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.3 s
305 km/h
190 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
4.7 s
290 km/h
180 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
280 km/h
174 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 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)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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)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

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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 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 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
364 hp
271 kW
330 hp
246 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
290 km/h
180 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,767 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
4,767 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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