Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIvsMitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Ralliart 2.0

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
-
Max trunk volume
1,067L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIMitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.06,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
23.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI has 10 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
309 Nm
228 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 mph
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.07.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0: 0.1 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 1.4 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
694 km
431 mi
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 mph
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.0 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
694 km
431 mi
702 km
436 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIMitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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