The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 32,600
€ 43,200
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.03 %
General
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
836 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
