Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 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
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
275hp205kW
193hp144kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,600L
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 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 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 30V Syncro6,000 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 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
29.0 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
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 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 Syncro
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 Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro 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 Syncro
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
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 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 Syncro
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 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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
7.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 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/h7.8 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 Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
275 hp
205 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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