Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) · Facelift 2019 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) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023
VS

Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboVan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,489 kg
    3,283 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,489kg3,283lb
2,294kg5,057lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
127.1s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
112.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,773mm188in
5,304mm209in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,990mm78in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
3,400mm134in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,572mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
202mm8in
Trunk volume
650L
-
Max trunk volume
1,780L
6,700L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,400-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
112.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
132 km/h
82 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,489 kg
3,283 lb
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2,294 kg
5,057 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
203 km/h
126 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI8.0 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI8.9 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.9 s
203 km/h
126 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Length
5,304 mm
208.8 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,489 kg
3,283 lb
2,294 kg
5,057 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Length
5,304 mm
208.8 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
6,700 L
236.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.2 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 805 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Transporter (T6.1) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6,050 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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