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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Taigo 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) · Facelift 2019

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
48.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,554mm101in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
650L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,222L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
48.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.0 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)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 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)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 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)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 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 20191.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 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)Facelift 20191.5 TSI8.9 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI: 0.6 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 20191.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,200 km
746 mi
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 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)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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI 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 20191.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSIVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
784 km
487 mi
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 416 km (258 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 161 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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