Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolvo V90 2.0 T6

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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

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
    1,599 kg
    3,525 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T6
Power
280hp209kW
310hp231kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,599kg3,525lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,400kg5,291lb
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
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
650L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
179g/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 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,100 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T6 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 30 hp (22 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
VolvoV902.0 T6
400 Nm
295 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
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
VolvoV902.0 T6
1,890 kg
4,167 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
VolvoV902.0 T6
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
VolvoV902.0 T66.1 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 T6 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 Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 0.4 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 0.5 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
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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
917 km
570 mi
VolvoV902.0 T6
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
6.1 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
280 hp
209 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
1,477 mm
58.1 in
VolvoV902.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolvoV902.0 T6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSIVolvoV902.0 T6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,599 kg
3,525 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
917 km
570 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 TSIVolvo V90 2.0 T6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 291 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 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

Volvo V90 2.0 T6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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