Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
586L
Max trunk volume
745L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
28.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 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
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (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 (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,614 kg
3,558 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)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 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)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 5.5 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)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 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)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (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
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
590 km
367 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 164 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 730 km (453 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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