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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

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 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
240hp179kW
193hp144kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
586L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
-

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 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
28.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 47 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
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 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 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 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
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 TDI6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 1.7 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 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 5.0 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 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 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
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Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 564 km (350 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 186 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 (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

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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