Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

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 (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

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
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,687 kg
    3,719 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    815 km
    506 mi
  • 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
265hp198kW
275hp205kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,687kg3,719lb
1,748kg3,854lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km506mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,521mm60in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
690L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

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 (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 10 hp (7 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 5.1 L/100 km.

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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
815 km
506 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
606 km
377 mi

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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,687 kg
3,719 lb
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
815 km
506 mi
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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