Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 (B9)

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,663 kg
    3,666 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,663kg3,666lb
1,674kg3,691lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
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-
135g/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 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
1,663 kg
3,666 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,674 kg
3,691 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
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 TSI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
943 km
586 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 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
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 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
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,663 kg
3,666 lb
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
943 km
586 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TDI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 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 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 351 km (218 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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