Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,393 kg
    3,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
180hp134kW
193hp144kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,393kg3,071lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
586L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
29.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
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)1.8 TSI
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 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)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
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 (B8)1.8 TSI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
180 hp
134 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
-
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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) 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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