Passat Variant vs Passat B7
Volkswagen · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Passat Variant
Beats the Passat B7 by 0.00s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Passat Variant beats the Passat B7 by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Passat Variant thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
195 hp
180 hp
0–100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
Top speed
220 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
1.5L I4 Turbo / 2.0L Diesel
1.6L Diesel / 2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
280 Nm
280 Nm
Price
$30,000
$26,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat Variant
Passat B7
100 m
7.367s
7.367s
1/8 mile
10.838s
10.838s
1/4 mile
16.177s
16.177s
1 km
28.557s
28.557s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Passat B7 is $26,000 vs $30,000 for the Passat Variant — a $4,000 gap. Power: Passat Variant makes 15 hp more (195 vs 180).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat Variant or the Passat B7?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Passat Variant is faster, beating the Passat B7 by 0.00 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat Variant vs the Passat B7?
The Passat Variant hits 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the Passat B7 does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat Variant produces 195 hp; the Passat B7 produces 180 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat Variant tops out at 220 km/h, and the Passat B7 reaches 220 km/h.
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