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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI OPF

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,689 kg
    3,724 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
280hp209kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,689kg3,724lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
892km554mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
4,774mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,517mm60in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume-
588L
Max trunk volume-
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF5,000-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF5.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 1.9 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 2.6 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
892 km
554 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
280 hp
209 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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

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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.3 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

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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPF
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI OPFVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
280 hp
209 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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
Range score
892 km
554 mi
700 km
435 mi
Trunk score
-
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPFVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI OPF

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range

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

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