Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)
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2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
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2.0 TSI (Stage 1)
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2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed288 km/h179 mph
- Most powerful408 hp304 kW
- Highest torque543 Nm400 lb-ft
- Lightest1,600 kg3,527 lb
- Best power-to-weight255 hp/t190 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions163 g/km
- Best estimated range930 km578 mi
- Largest trunk650 L
- Best overall score83/100
- Best performance score80/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp |
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| Power | 408hp304kW+136 hp | 354hp264kW+82 hp | 321hp239kW+49 hp | 272hp203kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,600kg3,527lb |
| Gross weight | 2,250kg4,960lb | 2,250kg4,960lb | 2,250kg4,960lb | 2,250kg4,960lb |
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | 265 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 44.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-13.4 s Calculated | 48.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-9.5 s Calculated | 50.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-7.0 s Calculated | 57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-1.3 s | 4.8s-0.9 s | 5.1s-0.6 s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.9s-5.9 s Calculated | 13.8s-3.9 s Calculated | 15.3s-2.4 s Calculated | 17.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.6s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.9s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated | 170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated | 295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 930km578mi Calculated | 930km578mi Calculated | 930km578mi Calculated | 930km578mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in | 4,767mm188in |
| Width | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in | 1,832mm72in |
| Height | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in |
| Wheelbase | 2,786mm110in | 2,786mm110in | 2,786mm110in | 2,786mm110in |
| Front track | 1,586mm62in | 1,586mm62in | 1,586mm62in | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in | 1,570mm62in | 1,570mm62in | 1,570mm62in |
| 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 | 163g/km | 163g/km | 163g/km | 163g/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 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 354 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 321 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 272 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 5,500-6,200 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.9 s | 13.8 s | 15.3 s | 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | 265 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.5 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.3 s | 10.8 s | 11.1 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.1 s | 12.7 s | 13.1 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 202 km/h 126 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 408 hp 304 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 321 hp 239 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 272 hp 203 kW |
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp has 136 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 272 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 272 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp: 136 hp (101 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 272 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 354 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 321 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 930 km 578 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 930 km 578 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 930 km 578 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 930 km 578 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 408 hp 304 kW | 4.4 s | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 354 hp 264 kW | 4.8 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 321 hp 239 kW | 5.1 s | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 272 hp 203 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)408 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)354 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)321 hp | VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI272 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 408 hp 304 kW | 354 hp 264 kW | 321 hp 239 kW | 272 hp 203 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | 265 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 930 km 578 mi | 930 km 578 mi | 930 km 578 mi | 930 km 578 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 163 g/km | 163 g/km | 163 g/km | 163 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 | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 354 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 321 hp | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 272 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 408 hp
- Has 54 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 34 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
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 354 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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