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VW Passat B8

Headline trim: 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion — 237 bhp, 0-62 in 6.1s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
237 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$32,000

Strengths

  • MQB platform — best-resolved Passat
  • GTE PHEV viable company car
  • BiTDI 240 4Motion stealth fast

Weaknesses

  • EA888 EVO PCV
  • 7-speed DSG mechatronic
  • Cabin restrained vs Skoda Superb

Notable tech

  • MQB platform
  • EA888 EVO 2.0 TSI
  • GTE 1.4 TSI PHEV (~31-mile EV range)
  • 2.0 BiTDI 240 with 4Motion / DSG
  • Alltrack continued
  • 2019 facelift

Common issues

  • EA888 EVO PCV diaphragm
  • 7-speed DSG mechatronic
  • MIB infotainment freezes
  • Adaptive cruise sensor calibration

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.4 TSI 150 ACT
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)43 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.5 TSI EVO 150
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TSI 190
BHP187
Torque320 Nm
0–607.2 s
Top147 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TSI 280 R-Line
BHP276
Torque350 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
1.4 TSI GTE PHEV
BHP215
Torque400 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top140 mph
MPG (US)130 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
1.6 TDI 120
BHP119
Torque250 Nm
0–6010.9 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)58 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 150
BHP148
Torque340 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top135 mph
MPG (US)53 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 190
BHP187
Torque400 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion
BHP237
Torque500 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG