Car comparison

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

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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 economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
275hp205kW
190hp142kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,888mm192in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
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 Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
223 km/h
139 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
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 85 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 Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 85 hp (63 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 (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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V 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 Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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 Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 8.0 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 (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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 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 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 (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 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 (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 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 (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 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 (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 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 (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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,888 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
133 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 139 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 683 km (425 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 189 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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