Car comparison

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

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,774mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,517mm60in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
1,716L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
24.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 0.3 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
694 km
431 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 (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
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

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 (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
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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 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

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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
694 km
431 mi
700 km
435 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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