Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncrovsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

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 (B9)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
193hp144kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,572kg3,466lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
495L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
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 30V SyncroVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
39.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 43 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,572 kg
3,466 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
222 km/h
138 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 1.4 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
222 km/h
138 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
9.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
-
1,222 km
759 mi
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 (B9) 1.5 eTSI
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 (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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