Car comparison

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

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 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,602 kg
    3,532 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    639 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
588L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L

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 Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI4,420-6,250 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,500 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 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
25.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 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 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 30 hp (22 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,602 kg
3,532 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 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 TSI6.8 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 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 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 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 3.1 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 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TSI
957 km
594 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 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
231 km/h
144 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 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 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 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 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 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
957 km
594 mi
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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TSI
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 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 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 113 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 257 km (159 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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