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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncrovsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

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 Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
495L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI3,600-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
31.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
1,630 kg
3,594 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 Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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 Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
-
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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