Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDvsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
250hp186kW
230hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,774mm188in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,517mm60in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
588L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
26.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD has 20 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 20 hp (15 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,430 kg
3,153 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 0.1 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 0.5 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
653 km
406 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
227 g/km
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 171 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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