The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,600
€ 43,200
€ 33,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 3.6 V6.
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
109.7
187.7
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.83 %
General
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
B8
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 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22.36 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
912 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
912 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
