Car comparison

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,494 kg
    3,294 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • 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
  • 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)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,494kg3,294lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,130kg4,696lb
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
77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu 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-
115g/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) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
40.2 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
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 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)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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)2.0 TDI
1,494 kg
3,294 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)2.0 TDI
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)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 6.4 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)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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)2.0 TDI
1,500 km
932 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)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 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 Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,494 kg
3,294 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
1,500 km
932 mi
CO2 score
-
115 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
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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 (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 206 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 926 km (575 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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