Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 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)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,494kg3,294lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,889mm192in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,477mm58in
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
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
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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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
42.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,494 kg
3,294 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,390 kg
3,064 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)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 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)2.0 TDI8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI8.9 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)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI: 1.1 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)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,500 km
932 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.9 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)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,494 kg
3,294 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
1,500 km
932 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
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Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 300 km (186 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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