The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 43,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.8 TSI and the Passat 3.6 V6 are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.91 %
General
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
