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Volvo S90 2.0 D5vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

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

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Volvo S90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS902.0 D5VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
235hp175kW
240hp179kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,953kg4,306lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight-
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,091km678mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S90 2.0 D5Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS902.0 D54,000 rpm-5,000 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS902.0 D5VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 5 hp more than Volvo S90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D57.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo S90 2.0 D5: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,091 km
678 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 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
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 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
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS902.0 D5VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,091 km
678 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S90 2.0 D5Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 298 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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