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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

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

Honda Legend II (KA7)

3.2i 24V

205 hp3206 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1996

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 power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
193hp144kW
205hp153kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
293Nm216lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
3,206cc196cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
475L
427L
Max trunk volume
745L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V5,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
94 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V has 12 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 12 hp (9 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
293 Nm
216 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
1,550 kg
3,417 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V8.1 s

Although Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V 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 Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
630 km
391 mi

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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW
8.1 s
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
590 km
367 mi
630 km
391 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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