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

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,889mm192in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
586L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
156g/km

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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
23.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 20 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 20 hp (15 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,695 kg
3,737 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
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 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 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.7 s

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

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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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
1,065 km
661 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.7 s
241 km/h
150 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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