Passat B8 vs Atenza
Volkswagen · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Atenza
Beats the Passat B8 by 0.15s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Atenza beats the Passat B8 comfortably, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Atenza thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
215 hp
192 hp
0–100 km/h
8.7s
8.5s
Top speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
1.5L I4 Turbo / 2.0L Diesel
2.5L SkyActiv-G
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
252 Nm
Price
$28,000
$25,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat B8
Atenza
100 m
7.415s
7.337s
1/8 mile
10.928s
10.819s
1/4 mile
16.357s
16.205s
1 km
29.044s
28.820s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Atenza is $25,000 vs $28,000 for the Passat B8 — a $3,000 gap. Power: Passat B8 makes 23 hp more (215 vs 192). 0–100 km/h: Atenza is 0.20s quicker (8.7s vs 8.5s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat B8 or the Atenza?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Atenza is faster, beating the Passat B8 by 0.15 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat B8 vs the Atenza?
The Passat B8 hits 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, while the Atenza does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat B8 produces 215 hp; the Atenza produces 192 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat B8 tops out at 210 km/h, and the Atenza reaches 210 km/h.
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