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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • 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
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,599 kg
    3,525 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,599kg3,525lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,230kg4,916lb
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
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,889mm192in
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
-
Trunk volume
650L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,780L
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 TSI 280 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp-2,000-5,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
176 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 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
350 Nm
258 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 TSI280 hp
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
1,605 kg
3,538 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 TSI280 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp: 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 TSI280 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 TSI280 hp
917 km
570 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
272 hp
203 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 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 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
1,477 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 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 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 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 TSI280 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 TSI280 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI272 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 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
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 272 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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