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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,687 kg
    3,719 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
265hp198kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,687kg3,719lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km506mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
690L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,650-4,350 rpm4,600 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 2.7 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
815 km
506 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

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 (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
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
Range score
815 km
506 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (B9) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 407 km (253 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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