Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSISubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
-
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
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km402mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
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Trunk volume
541L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSISubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSISubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
18.2 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
1,525 kg
3,362 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
648 km
402 mi
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
566 km
352 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW
6.0 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSISubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
648 km
402 mi
566 km
352 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSISubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 173 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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