Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

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

Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
193hp144kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,994cc122cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,690mm67in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,455mm57in
Trunk volume
475L
353L
Max trunk volume
745L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
22.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
167 km/h
103 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo has 18 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: 18 hp (13 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.3 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 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
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
590 km
367 mi
-
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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