Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,494 kg
    3,294 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
150hp112kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,494kg3,294lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,774mm188in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,517mm60in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
588L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
115g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
40.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has 100 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,494 kg
3,294 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)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 1.7 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 (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 5.6 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 (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,500 km
932 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
218 km/h
135 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)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD 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 (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 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 Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,494 kg
3,294 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
1,500 km
932 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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 Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 221 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 800 km (497 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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