Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,683mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
586L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,545L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
107g/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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
30.2 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
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
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)2.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 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)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
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)2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 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)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,610 km
1,000 mi
-
CO2 score
107 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 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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