Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,698 kg
    3,743 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    603 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
300hp224kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,771mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
603L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,731L
1,152L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 0.4 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 4.0 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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

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 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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 Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.1 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 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
603 L
21.3 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 493 km (306 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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