Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 T5vsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Volvo V90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,701 kg
    3,750 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 T5VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,796kg3,960lb
1,701kg3,750lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
560L
639L
Max trunk volume-
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 T5Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 T5VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,701 kg
3,750 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T57.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.4 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 1.3 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
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
809 km
503 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 mm
59.3 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
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.4 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
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 T5VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
1,701 kg
3,750 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 mm
59.3 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V90 2.0 T5Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 391 km (243 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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