The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 43,200
€ 33,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.1
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.83 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
52 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
912 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
