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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D4

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,882kg4,149lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
124g/km

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 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
35.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 0.8 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

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
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 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)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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 267 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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