Car comparison

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

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 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
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
130g/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 30V SyncroVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
29.4 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
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 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 Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 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 Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 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 Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 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 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 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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