Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI

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 Variant (B8)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
400L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
120g/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 Variant (B8) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI: 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
38.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 43 hp (32 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI: 0.8 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 5.6 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
1,269 km
789 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.6 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 (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 Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 322 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 695 km (432 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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