The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 38,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Passat 3.6 V6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 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
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
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.14 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
B7
Generation
B8
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
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
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
187 hp
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
651 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
651 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
