Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,687kg3,719lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
815km506mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
650L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI-1,650-4,350 rpm4,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
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)2.0 TSI
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
1,687 kg
3,719 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TSI
930 km
578 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
815 km
506 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
1,516 mm
59.7 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 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 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
815 km
506 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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