Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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 Variant (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    603 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,698kg3,743lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km402mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,771mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
541L
603L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
1,731L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
70L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
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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 Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 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 Variant (B7)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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
17.7 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
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
177 km/h
110 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 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 Variant (B7)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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 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 Variant (B7)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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 1.2 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 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 (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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 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)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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
648 km
402 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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) R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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