The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) Passat 3.6 V6
€ 47,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

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 TSI OPF.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.19 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
268 hp
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
595 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
595 mi
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data