Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • 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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
300hp224kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km402mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 4.7 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
648 km
402 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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

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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
648 km
402 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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) R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 490 km (305 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 98 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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