508 SW (station Wagon) vs Passat B7

Peugeot · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

508 SW (station Wagon)

Beats the Passat B7 by 0.08s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 508 SW (station Wagon) beats the Passat B7 by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 508 SW (station Wagon) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

180 hp

0–100 km/h

8.4s

8.5s

Top speed

220 km/h

Engine

Inline-4

1.6L Diesel / 2.0L I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

300 Nm

280 Nm

Price

$35,000

$26,000

Simulated race times

Distance

508 SW (station Wagon)

Passat B7

100 m

7.327s

7.367s

1/8 mile

10.782s

10.838s

1/4 mile

16.100s

16.177s

1 km

28.442s

28.557s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Passat B7 is $26,000 vs $35,000 for the 508 SW (station Wagon) — a $9,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 508 SW (station Wagon) or the Passat B7?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 508 SW (station Wagon) is faster, beating the Passat B7 by 0.08 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 508 SW (station Wagon) vs the Passat B7?

The 508 SW (station Wagon) hits 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, while the Passat B7 does it in 8.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 508 SW (station Wagon) produces 180 hp; the Passat B7 produces 180 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 508 SW (station Wagon) tops out at 220 km/h, and the Passat B7 reaches 220 km/h.

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