Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
59L
CO2 emissions-
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
41.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
213 km/h
132 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V
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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
-
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
-
121 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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