Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • 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
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
272hp203kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
694km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
586L
541L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,067L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
160g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI-2,000-5,400 rpm5,650 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI has 22 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 1.3 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 2.8 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
694 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 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
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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

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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
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
Range score
943 km
586 mi
694 km
431 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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