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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

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 (Stage 3)

295 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

257 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

228 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,581 kg
    3,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
Power
295hp220kW+105 hp
257hp191kW+67 hp
228hp170kW+38 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,581kg3,486lb
1,581kg3,486lb
1,581kg3,486lb
1,581kg3,486lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+33 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+21 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+13 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-13.8 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s-11.8 s
Calculated
21.0s-8.8 s
Calculated
23.8s-6.0 s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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 highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
405Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
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
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km
120g/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 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 257 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 228 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.0 s
23.8 s
29.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp has 105 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp: 105 hp (78 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

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 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 257 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 228 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.0 s
266 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
257 hp
191 kW
6.6 s
254 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)2.0 TDI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
Power
257 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 (Stage 3)295 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)295 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)257 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)228 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI190 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
257 hp
191 kW
228 hp
170 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,767 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
4,767 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,435 km
892 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 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
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 257 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 228 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 190 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 295 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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