Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,688kg3,721lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg 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
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

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 (B9) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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 (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
30.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
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)2.8 30V8.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 (B9)2.0 TDI
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)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 (B9)2.0 TDI
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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
-
1,138 km
707 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V

  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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