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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,663kg3,666lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
650L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
1,663 kg
3,666 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 2.0 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
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

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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,663 kg
3,666 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
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
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
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Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 377 km (234 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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