Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Phideon 480V6

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 Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    824 km
    512 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
300hp224kW
299hp223kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
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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
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
648km402mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,552mm61in
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Rear track
1,551mm61in
-
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
-
Max trunk volume
1,067L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
75L
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 Phideon 480V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhideon480V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 480V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 1 hp (1 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
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
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 0.7 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 1.4 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 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
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
648 km
402 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Phideon 480V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 411 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 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

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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