Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

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 Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

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
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
300hp224kW
335hp250kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
54.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg 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
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,612mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
541L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
90L

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 Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
22.4 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
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 35 hp (26 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 1.4 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 3.7 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
692 km
430 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.9 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
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 558 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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