Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,692 km
    1,052 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
275hp205kW
150hp112kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
1,692km1,052mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
102g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
38.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 125 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 (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 9.2 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,692 km
1,052 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.9 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
611 km
379 mi
1,692 km
1,052 mi
CO2 score
-
102 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Uses 9.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,082 km (672 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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