Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2021
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,479 kg
    3,261 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,479kg3,261lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
586L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,600L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
122g/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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat 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
27.6 s
29.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,479 kg
3,261 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
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)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
200 hp
149 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
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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
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
1,435 km
892 mi
-
CO2 score
122 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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