Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
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2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)
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2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)
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2.0 BiTDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed281 km/h175 mph
- Most powerful372 hp277 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,735 kg3,825 lb
- Best power-to-weight214 hp/t160 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.7 L/100 km50.0 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions140 g/km
- Best estimated range1,222 km759 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
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| Power | 372hp277kW+132 hp | 324hp242kW+84 hp | 288hp215kW+48 hp | 240hp179kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm | 625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,735kg3,825lb |
| Gross weight | 2,310kg5,093lb | 2,310kg5,093lb | 2,310kg5,093lb | 2,310kg5,093lb |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 49.7s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-9.9 s Calculated | 53.5s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-6.1 s Calculated | 56.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-3.2 s Calculated | 59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s-1.5 s | 5.2s-1.1 s | 5.6s-0.7 s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s-9.1 s Calculated | 15.6s-7.0 s Calculated | 17.8s-4.8 s Calculated | 22.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.0s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.4s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s-1.7 s Calculated | 13.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 13.6s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 461Nm/t309lb-ft/ton Calculated | 403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton Calculated | 360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton Calculated | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,222km759mi Calculated | 1,222km759mi Calculated | 1,222km759mi Calculated | 1,222km759mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in |
| Width | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in |
| Height | 1,477mm58in | 1,477mm58in | 1,477mm58in | 1,477mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,791mm110in | 2,791mm110in | 2,791mm110in | 2,791mm110in |
| Front track | 1,584mm62in | 1,584mm62in | 1,584mm62in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in | 1,568mm62in |
| 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 | 66L | 66L | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 140g/km | 140g/km | 140g/km | 140g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 s | 15.6 s | 17.8 s | 22.6 s |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.0 s | 6.1 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.8 s | 9.1 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 11.2 s | 11.5 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 13.2 s | 13.6 s | 14.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 184 km/h 114 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 372 hp 277 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 324 hp 242 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp has 132 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp: 132 hp (98 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 238 km/h 148 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) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 1,222 km 759 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 1,222 km 759 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 1,222 km 759 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 1,222 km 759 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 372 hp 277 kW | 4.8 s | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 324 hp 242 kW | 5.2 s | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW | 5.6 s | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.3 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3)372 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2)324 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1)288 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI240 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 372 hp 277 kW | 324 hp 242 kW | 288 hp 215 kW | 240 hp 179 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,222 km 759 mi | 1,222 km 759 mi | 1,222 km 759 mi | 1,222 km 759 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 140 g/km | 140 g/km | 140 g/km | 140 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 | 214 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 1) 288 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 240 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 3) 372 hp
- Has 48 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 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
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI (Stage 2) 324 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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