Car comparison

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6vsVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Infiniti Q70

3.5 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ703.5 V6VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,945mm195in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,900mm114in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
541L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ703.5 V66,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ703.5 V6VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
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
InfinitiQ703.5 V65.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 2.4 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
1,014 km
630 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ703.5 V6VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
731 km
454 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleInfiniti Q70 3.5 V6Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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