The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 43,700
€ 43,200
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Passat 3.6 V6.
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
58.4
72.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
109.7
191.9
106.8
187.8
191.9 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat GTE
215 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat GTE
168 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
2219 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat GTE
2219 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
176.2 kWh
Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat GTE
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
