Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolvo S90 2.0 T5

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volvo S90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
-
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,963mm195in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolvo S90 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm
VolvoS902.0 T55,500 rpm-6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
23.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoS902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo S90 2.0 T5 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo S90 2.0 T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
VolvoS902.0 T5
1,825 kg
4,023 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolvoS902.0 T5
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s
VolvoS902.0 T56.8 s

Although Volvo S90 2.0 T5 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo S90 2.0 T5: 0.7 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 T5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo S90 2.0 T5: 0.9 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolvoS902.0 T5
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi
VolvoS902.0 T5
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolvoS902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)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
VolvoS902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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 (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
VolvoS902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS902.0 T5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 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 (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
VolvoS902.0 T5
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolvo S90 2.0 T5
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 317 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S90 2.0 T5

  • Has 10 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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