Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
586L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
745L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 4.2 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
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

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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
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
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
590 km
367 mi
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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