Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,581kg3,486lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
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
120g/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 TDIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 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 TDIVolkswagenPassat 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
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
28.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 TDI
1,581 kg
3,486 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 TDI
233 km/h
145 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 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 TDIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,435 km
892 mi
-
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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