Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,888mm192in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
639L
Max trunk volume-
1,769L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
32.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 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
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,650 kg
3,638 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 0.1 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 5.7 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,888 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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
7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,888 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
133 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 720 km (447 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 239 L more trunk volume

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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