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Passat Hybrid vs 508 Plug-IN Hybrid

Volkswagen · Peugeot

1/4 Mile winner
Passat Hybrid
Beats the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid by 0.08s
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The verdict

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

Spec head-to-head

Power
215 hp
225 hp
0–100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
Top speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
1.4L I4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Hybrid I4 + Electric Motor
Fuel
Hybrid
Hybrid
Torque
330 Nm
360 Nm
Price
$32,000
$44,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Passat Hybrid
508 Plug-IN Hybrid
100 m
6.891s
6.933s
1/8 mile
10.194s
10.252s
1/4 mile
15.340s
15.421s
1 km
27.557s
27.674s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Passat Hybrid is $32,000 vs $44,000 for the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid — a $12,000 gap. Power: 508 Plug-IN Hybrid makes 10 hp more (215 vs 225).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Passat Hybrid or the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Passat Hybrid is faster, beating the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid by 0.08 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat Hybrid vs the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid?

The Passat Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds, while the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid does it in 7.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Passat Hybrid produces 215 hp; the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid produces 225 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Passat Hybrid tops out at 210 km/h, and the 508 Plug-IN Hybrid reaches 210 km/h.

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