Passat B8 vs 508 Saloon
Volkswagen · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
508 Saloon
Beats the Passat B8 by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 508 Saloon beats the Passat B8 by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 508 Saloon thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
215 hp
180 hp
0–100 km/h
8.7s
8.6s
Top speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
1.5L I4 Turbo / 2.0L Diesel
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$28,000
$37,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat B8
508 Saloon
100 m
7.415s
7.376s
1/8 mile
10.928s
10.874s
1/4 mile
16.357s
16.281s
1 km
29.044s
28.932s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Passat B8 is $28,000 vs $37,000 for the 508 Saloon — a $9,000 gap. Power: Passat B8 makes 35 hp more (215 vs 180).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat B8 or the 508 Saloon?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 508 Saloon is faster, beating the Passat B8 by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat B8 vs the 508 Saloon?
The Passat B8 hits 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, while the 508 Saloon does it in 8.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat B8 produces 215 hp; the 508 Saloon produces 180 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat B8 tops out at 210 km/h, and the 508 Saloon reaches 210 km/h.
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