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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

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

Volvo XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

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
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
285hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
588L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
269g/km

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 FSIVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
34.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI has 15 hp more than Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: 15 hp (11 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.8 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.0 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
667 km
414 mi
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
609 km
378 mi

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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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)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
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI 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)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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