Car comparison

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

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

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MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    377 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT-T4.6 V8VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
260hp194kW
275hp205kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,748kg3,854lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,790mm189in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
400L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT-T4.6 V85,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT-T4.6 V8VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 15 hp more than MG ZT-T 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has more power, MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
500 km
311 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
606 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT-T4.6 V8VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
606 km
377 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleMG ZT-T 4.6 V8Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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