Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220hp164kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
586L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
745L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
143g/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 (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 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)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
26.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat (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 (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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)2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 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)2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.9 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)2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 4.3 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)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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)2.0 TSI
1,065 km
661 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)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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) 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)2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,065 km
661 mi
590 km
367 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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