Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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 (B8)

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
272hp203kW
275hp205kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,789kg3,944lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,360kg5,203lb
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
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
650L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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 (B8)2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,450 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 (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 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 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 (B8)2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 2.1 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 6.0 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
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

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 (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.7 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

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 (B8)2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
930 km
578 mi
611 km
379 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 189 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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