Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 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 Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
45.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,073km667mi
Calculated
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,889mm192in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L
CO2 emissions
124g/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 Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
45.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,485 kg
3,274 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)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
213 km/h
132 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)1.5 TSI8.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 1.4 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)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,073 km
667 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,610 km
1,000 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
213 km/h
132 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)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
9.1 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)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
9.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
1,073 km
667 mi
1,610 km
1,000 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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) 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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