The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Infiniti Q50 3.0t Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 43,200
€ 53,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 1.2 inches shorter and an inch taller.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
71.7
82
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
189
187.8 in
Length
189 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3940 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.63 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
B7
Generation
V37
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
399 hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.87 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
9.87 lb/hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
26 mpg
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
454 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
546 mi
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
470 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
