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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,707kg3,763lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
791km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,771mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
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 Variant (B5) 2.8 30VVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
39.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI has 17 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
1,707 kg
3,763 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
212 km/h
132 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,707 kg
3,763 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
-
791 km
491 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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