Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
102g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
38.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)2.8 30V
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 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)2.8 30V8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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)2.8 30V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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)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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
-
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
-
1,692 km
1,052 mi
CO2 score
-
102 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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