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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI

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) · Facelift 2019

GTE 1.4 TSI

156 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
156hp116kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
1.6L/100 km147mpg US176.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
3,125km1,942mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
483L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,613L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

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) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI: 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
33.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has 37 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 37 hp (28 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1,685 kg
3,715 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: 0.4 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
-
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 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
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
-
3,125 km
1,942 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption1.6 L/100 km147 mpg US176.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi4.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used240 L63 US gal53 UK gal
Annual fuel cost420.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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