Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsVolkswagen 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 (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
400L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
107g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
28.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 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 (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 6.7 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,610 km
1,000 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 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 (B5.5)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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 (B5.5)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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.9 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 (B5.5)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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat (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
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
574 km
357 mi
1,610 km
1,000 mi
CO2 score
-
107 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,036 km (644 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 186 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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