Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen 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)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,556 kg
    3,430 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    96 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,572kg3,466lb
1,556kg3,430lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
39.9s
Calculated
44.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,841mm112in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
690L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 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)1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 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)1.5 eTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.9 s
44.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,556 kg
3,430 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)1.5 eTSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
213 km/h
132 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)1.5 eTSI9.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 0.3 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)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 0.7 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)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,222 km
759 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
213 km/h
132 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)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
9.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
1,556 kg
3,430 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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
1,222 km
759 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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