Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 T4

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,674 kg
    3,691 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,674kg3,691lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
41.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
158g/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 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 T4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T45,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
41.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T4
300 Nm
221 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 TDI
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
VolvoV902.0 T4
1,785 kg
3,935 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 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolvoV902.0 T4
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI7.7 s
VolvoV902.0 T48.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 1.2 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 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 1.7 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi
VolvoV902.0 T4
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (B8)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,674 kg
3,691 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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.

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 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 T4
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 485 km (302 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volvo V90 2.0 T4

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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