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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
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-
119g/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
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
38.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 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
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V has 43 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: 43 hp (32 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
340 Nm
251 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
1,501 kg
3,309 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
218 km/h
135 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 TDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 6.0 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 (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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
1,467 km
911 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
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 km/h
135 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.7 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)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
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
-
119 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
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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.

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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 UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 876 km (544 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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