Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen 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 (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014
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.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • 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 economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,771mm188in
4,777mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,506mm59in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,789mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
174mm7in
Trunk volume
603L
639L
Max trunk volume
1,731L
1,769L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 80 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 (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 2.4 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Variant (B7) 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 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
753 km
468 mi
957 km
594 mi
Trunk score
603 L
21.3 cu ft
639 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 204 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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