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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
240hp179kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
-
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,889mm192in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,572mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
28.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 5 hp more than Volvo V90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.7 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 0.5 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,119 km
695 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
1,119 km
695 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 301 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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