Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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 Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
541L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
90L

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 Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
32.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
148 km/h
92 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,240 kg
4,938 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 1.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
694 km
431 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 655 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 365 km (227 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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