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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen 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 (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    102 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,692 km
    1,052 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+40 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
+12 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-10.1 s
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.1 s
7.4s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
21.0s-17.8 s
Calculated
24.4s-14.4 s
Calculated
29.8s-9.0 s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-2.0 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
650L
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
1,780L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
102g/km
102g/km
102g/km
102g/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 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
24.4 s
29.8 s
38.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 (Stage 3)233 hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
4,767 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
4,767 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,692 km
1,052 mi
1,692 km
1,052 mi
1,692 km
1,052 mi
1,692 km
1,052 mi
CO2 score
102 g/km
102 g/km
102 g/km
102 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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