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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,721kg3,794lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,240 kg
4,938 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 2.5 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 3.2 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,245 km
774 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
237 km/h
147 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 (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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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 (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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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 (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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,245 km
774 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 (B8) 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Is 519 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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