Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 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

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Transporter (T6)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboVan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,674 kg
    3,691 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,674kg3,691lb
2,111kg4,654lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
126.7s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
112.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,904mm193in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,990mm78in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
3,000mm118in
Front track
1,584mm62in
-
Rear track
1,568mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
650L
-
Max trunk volume
1,780L
5,800L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
66L
70L
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 (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,400-2,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
112.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
132 km/h
82 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI 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 Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
2,111 kg
4,654 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)2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
203 km/h
126 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)2.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI8.9 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: 1.2 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: 1.6 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
1,045 km
649 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.9 s
203 km/h
126 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
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
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 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
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
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.9 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
2,111 kg
4,654 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 437 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5,150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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