Car comparison

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

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 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
495L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI4,420-6,250 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,500 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 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
25.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI has 27 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: 27 hp (20 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,602 kg
3,532 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 TSI
231 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI6.8 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: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
231 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 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
-
957 km
594 mi
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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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