The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 34,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) Passat 3.6 V6
€ 34,600
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 SCR 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 SCR
Passat 3.6 V6
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 3.6 V6
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.33 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6

 REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data