Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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 (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
1,780L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions-
140g/km

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 (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
22.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 10 hp (7 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 0.6 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 4.4 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,222 km
759 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.3 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
694 km
431 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 528 km (328 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 109 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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