Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • 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
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
300hp224kW
275hp205kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,748kg3,854lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
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
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
541L
450L
Max trunk volume-
1,545L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
21.3 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 1.3 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 3.9 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
606 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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