Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VvsVolkswagen 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 Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Power
275hp205kW
193hp144kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,748kg3,854lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,683mm184in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
30.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 82 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 1.2 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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 Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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
606 km
377 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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