Car comparison

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

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,572 kg
    3,466 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
275hp205kW
150hp112kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,572kg3,466lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

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 (B9) 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
39.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 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
15.5 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 125 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 (B5.5) 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 (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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 1.4 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 7.7 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,222 km
759 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 (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 (B5.5)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 (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

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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
9.2 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
9.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 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 (B9) 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 217 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 612 km (380 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 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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