Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 (B9)

2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
265hp198kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,687kg3,719lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
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
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km506mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
690L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: 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 (B9)2.0 TSI-1,650-4,350 rpm4,600 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 (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 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
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI has 72 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 (B9) 2.0 TSI: 72 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
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 (B9)2.0 TSI
1,687 kg
3,719 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
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 (B9)2.0 TSI5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 2.0 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 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 (B9)2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
265 hp
198 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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
815 km
506 mi
-
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (B9) 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 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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