Passat B8 vs CX-30
Volkswagen · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Passat B8
Beats the CX-30 by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Passat B8 beats the CX-30 by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Passat B8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
215 hp
186 hp
0–100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
Top speed
210 km/h
204 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
$25,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat B8
CX-30
100 m
7.415s
7.394s
1/8 mile
10.928s
10.915s
1/4 mile
16.357s
16.374s
1 km
29.044s
29.216s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: CX-30 is $25,500 vs $28,000 for the Passat B8 — a $2,500 gap. Power: Passat B8 makes 29 hp more (215 vs 186). Top speed: Passat B8 runs to 210 km/h, 6 km/h higher than CX-30.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat B8 or the CX-30?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Passat B8 is faster, beating the CX-30 by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat B8 vs the CX-30?
The Passat B8 hits 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, while the CX-30 does it in 8.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat B8 produces 215 hp; the CX-30 produces 186 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat B8 tops out at 210 km/h, and the CX-30 reaches 204 km/h.
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