Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
300hp224kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
588L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
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 Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 107 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 107 hp (80 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 2.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
300 hp
224 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 107 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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