Car comparison

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

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
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

  • Lightest
    1,707 kg
    3,763 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    791 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
275hp205kW
210hp157kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,707kg3,763lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
791km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,771mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
39.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 65 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI7.8 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 4.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
791 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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
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

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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,707 kg
3,763 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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
611 km
379 mi
791 km
491 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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