Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280hp209kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
114mm4in
Trunk volume
586L
541L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,067L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 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)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 0.1 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)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 3.4 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
648 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
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

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)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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 (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
930 km
578 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (B8) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 282 km (175 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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