The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 43,200
€ 30,100
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 3.6 V6 and the Passat 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.78 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
630 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
630 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
