Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDvsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,701 kg
    3,750 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,701kg3,750lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,774mm188in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,517mm60in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
588L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (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
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
23.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,701 kg
3,750 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.4 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has more power, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 4.5 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,200 km
746 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.4 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,701 kg
3,750 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,777 mm
188.1 in
Height
1,506 mm
59.3 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 500 km (311 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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