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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-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 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
272hp203kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
160g/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 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI-2,000-5,400 rpm5,650 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 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 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 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI has 79 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 TSI: 79 hp (59 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,570 kg
3,461 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI5.6 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 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 2.2 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3.8 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
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 TSI
943 km
586 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 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 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 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
943 km
586 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 79 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 369 km (229 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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