Volkswagen Passat US 3.6L V6 6AT FWD (280 HP)
Volkswagen Passat US · 2012 - 2019 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Passat US 3.6L V6 6AT FWD (280 HP) produces 280 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches 209 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.2 l/100 km, equal to 215 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 209 km/h
Engine
| Power | 280 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 206 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,597 cc |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 209 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.2 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 215 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,867 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm |
| Ground clearance | 137 mm |
| Cargo volume | 450 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,563 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,100 kg |
| Tyre size | 235/45 R18 94H |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Passat US 3.6L V6 6AT FWD (280 HP) compared with 7,670 trims of other cars from the 2009–2015 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | 205 hp |
better than 79%
|
| Torque | 350 Nm | 331 Nm |
better than 58%
|
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 212 km/h |
better than 49%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 9.1 s |
better than 77%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.2 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
better than 12%
|
| CO2 emissions | 215 g/km | 156 g/km |
better than 11%
|
| Cargo volume | 450 l | 468 l |
better than 50%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,563 kg | 1,567 kg |
better than 44%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat US
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) | Diesel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | 9.8 s | 211 km/h | 5.2 l/100 km | 134 g/km | |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) | Diesel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | 9.6 s | 190 km/h | 5.2 l/100 km | 134 g/km | |
| 2.5L 6AT FWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 240 Nm | 8.1 s | — | 9.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 1.8L TSI 5MT FWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 173 hp | 249 Nm | 7.8 s | 220 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 134 g/km | |
| 1.8L TSI 6AT FWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 173 hp | 249 Nm | 8.2 s | 220 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 134 g/km | |
| 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 H | Petrol | 173 hp | 240 Nm | 8.5 s | 190 km/h | 7.4 l/100 km | 134 g/km |