The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 43,200
€ 34,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.61 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
168 hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
821 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
821 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
