The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 34,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.8 TSI.
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.76 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
621 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
621 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data