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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Highest torque
    292 Nm
    215 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    507 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193hp144kW
223hp166kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
475L
507L
Max trunk volume
745L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
193 hp
144 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
590 km
367 mi
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Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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