Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.6 V6

286 hp3604 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSILanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
300hp224kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
541L
463L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSILancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V66,350 rpm4,650 rpm6,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSILanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 14 hp more than Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
1,776 kg
3,915 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 2.2 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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
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
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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 (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
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.7 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 (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
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSILanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
742 km
461 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSILancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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