Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,688 kg
    3,721 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,688kg3,721lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
690L
Max trunk volume-
1,920L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

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 (B9) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 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
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 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 (B9)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 Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 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 (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 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 Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 564 km (350 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 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 top speed

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