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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI OPF

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,689 kg
    3,724 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280hp209kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,689kg3,724lb
1,698kg3,743lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
54.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
892km554mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
4,771mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume-
603L
Max trunk volume-
1,731L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF5,000-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
17.7 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF5.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 0.4 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 1.9 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
892 km
554 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
280 hp
209 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
892 km
554 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
-
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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