Car comparison

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Infiniti Q70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2014
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
238hp177kW
240hp179kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,067km663mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,945mm195in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,900mm114in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
450L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 2 hp more than Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V66.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: 2.2 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,067 km
663 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,067 km
663 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleInfiniti Q70 3.0D V6Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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