Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI (300 hp) 4MOTION

Gasoline engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), built 2008–2010, sedan body, all-wheel drive (4x4). It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power300 hp (221 kW)
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0–62 mph5.6 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionR36 3.6 V6 FSI (300 hp) 4MOTION
Engine codeBWS
Displacement3.6 L (3,597 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio11-4
Bore89 mm
Stroke96.4 mm
Engine oil capacity5.8 qt (5.5 l)

Performance

Power300 hp (221 kW) @ 6600 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm) @ 2400-5300 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)5.6 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City16 mpg (14.7 l/100 km)
Highway22 mpg (10.5 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions401 g/mi (249 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length187.6 in (4,765 mm)
Width71.7 in (1,820 mm)
Height58.0 in (1,472 mm)
Curb weight3,558 lb (1,614 kg)
Gross vehicle weight5,004 lb (2,270 kg)
Cargo volume16.3 cu ft (461 l)
Drag coefficient0.281

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveAll-wheel drive (4x4)
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, stabilizer bar
Tires235/40 R18
Wheels8J x 18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Passat with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • All-wheel drive needs fresh fluid in the differentials and the coupling: ask for the service records.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Passat (B6) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6 FSI (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 FSI (115 hp) TiptronicGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 MPI (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.9 TDI (105 hp)Diesel105 hp (77 kW)
2.0 FSI (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 FSI (150 hp) 4MOTIONGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 FSI (150 hp) TiptronicGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (170 hp) PDEDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 TDI (170 hp) PDE DSGDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 TDI 16V (140 hp) PDEDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI 16V (140 hp) PDE 4MOTIONDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI 16V (140 hp) PDE DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI 8V (140 hp) PDEDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI 8V (140 hp) PDE 4MOTIONDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI 8V (140 hp) PDE DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TFSI (200 hp)Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)
2.0 TFSI (200 hp) TiptronicGasoline200 hp (147 kW)
3.2 V6 FSI (250 hp) 4MOTIONGasoline250 hp (184 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSGGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.8 TSI (160 hp) TiptronicGasoline160 hp (118 kW)
1.8 TSI (160 hp)Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)
2.0 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 TDI (110 hp) BlueMotionDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) 4MOTIONDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (170 hp)Diesel170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 TDI (170 hp) DSGDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 TSI (200 hp)Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)
2.0 TSI (200 hp) TiptronicGasoline200 hp (147 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp) BMTGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp) BMT DSGGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) EcoFuelGasoline/CNG150 hp (110 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) EcoFuel DSGGasoline/CNG150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) BMTDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
2.0 BlueTDI (143 hp)Diesel143 hp (105 kW)
2.0 BlueTDI (143 hp) DSGDiesel143 hp (105 kW)
1.8 TSI (160 hp) DSGGasoline160 hp (118 kW)
2.0 TSI (200 hp) DSGGasoline200 hp (147 kW)

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