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

420 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

330 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

364 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    294 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,599 kg
    3,525 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420hp313kW+140 hp
330hp246kW+50 hp
364hp271kW+84 hp
280hp209kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,599kg3,525lb
1,599kg3,525lb
1,599kg3,525lb
1,599kg3,525lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.4s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
53.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-3.3 s
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.6 s
4.8s-0.9 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s-6.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-3.1 s
Calculated
13.5s-4.1 s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
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
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
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
1,477mm58in
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

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) 420 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
14.5 s
13.5 s
17.6 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.0 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.1 s
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
12.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 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 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
279 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 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) 420 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
4.8 s
279 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 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 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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 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

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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 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 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
330 hp
246 kW
364 hp
271 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
4.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
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
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI 280 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 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

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