Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen 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 (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
240hp179kW
193hp144kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
650L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
28.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 47 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 (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 1.5 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
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 (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
240 hp
179 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
1,222 km
759 mi
-
CO2 score
140 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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 BiTDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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