Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncrovsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 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 Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
59L
CO2 emissions-
124g/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 30V SyncroVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
43.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
144 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 Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 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 Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 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 Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 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 30V Syncro7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 1.0 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 Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 km/h
132 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
-
1,073 km
667 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

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) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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