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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

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 (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
+37 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
+27 km/h
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
+10 km/h
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph-3.1 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.0 s
7.5s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.9 s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
22.4s-21.1 s
Calculated
26.4s-17.1 s
Calculated
32.9s-10.6 s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
650L
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
1,780L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
126g/km
126g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
26.4 s
32.9 s
43.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
213 km/h
132 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 Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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)1.5 TSI150 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 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 Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 (Stage 3)225 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
4,767 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
4,767 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,054 km
655 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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