Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

GTE 1.4 TSI

156 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
1.6L/100 km147mpg US176.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
3,125km1,942mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
690L
483L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,613L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
33.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 37 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1,685 kg
3,715 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 4.2 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
3,125 km
1,942 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
3,125 km
1,942 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK1.6 L/100 km147 mpg US176.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km2.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi4.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal240 L63 US gal53 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year420.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,987 km (1,235 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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