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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,663 kg
    3,666 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280hp209kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,663kg3,666lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,527mm60in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,788mm110in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
172mm7in
-
Trunk volume
639L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,769L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 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
MetricVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 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

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 3.3 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.8 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 Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,663 kg
3,666 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
639 L
22.6 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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