The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,400
€ 44,700
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 is 4.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
59.7
71.7
81.2
59.7
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.7 in
Height
59.7 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
192.5
187.8 in
Length
192.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.74 %
General
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
B7
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
215 hp
Passat SportWagen GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Passat SportWagen GTE
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
147 mpg
Passat SportWagen GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
454 mi
Range
1942 mi
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
1942 mi
Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
48 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft















