Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

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

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
272hp203kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,777mm188in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,530mm60in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,789mm110in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
174mm7in
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Trunk volume
639L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,769L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
29.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has 79 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 79 hp (59 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 2.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.8 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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 Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
272 hp
203 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 in
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
Range score
930 km
578 mi
-
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
639 L
22.6 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 79 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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