Car comparison

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

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,571 km
    976 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,571km976mi
Calculated
1,031km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
110g/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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
29.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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)2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,495 kg
3,296 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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)2.0 TDI8.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 2.2 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
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
1,571 km
976 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 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
8.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,571 km
976 mi
1,031 km
641 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
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Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 540 km (336 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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