The "What would you have done different" thread...

Not sure about the R32 but it's definitely different to the R36

Yeah, they're different engines but share the same narrow layout.

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Originally Posted by R34

A mate of mine has a 335i and I'd say the r36 wouldn't see which way it went (and that's without a $2k chip giving the 335 around 280kW)

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And for the price it'd want to be that way!! :gasp:

I know it's subjective, but it also looks as boring as bat excrement.

From what I've been able to find out is
The A3 3.2V6 , R32 and R36 share the VR6 Iron block 15degree format
The A4 3.2V6 is a 90 degree all alloy engine

This could explain why (to me)the R36 feels nose heavy after driving my wifes A4

Standing start would be no contest...V6 everytime. In gear, particularly over 75 kph, I would back the MPS.

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Originally Posted by cru22z

So would the V6 win a stop light drag race

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Originally Posted by MJW

Standing start would be no contest...V6 everytime. In gear, particularly over 75 kph, I would back the MPS.

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You might be surprised. The 6 MPS got beaten by a Honda Accord Euro in the 80-120 rolling acceleration test by almost 0.3s. That's a 190kw 2.3T AWD vs 140kw 2.4NA FWD.

euro and mazda 6

I wouldn't have believed it either had I not known the poster (yfin) to be a scrupulously objective poster... Sadly the links are broken now, but that was a surprising result.

Wow!! Excuse my hesitation to accept this fact but I find that very hard to believe from a NA engine with less power that needs to rev to 7,000 rpm & then can only produce 234nm of torque. Bit suspect. If this was the case then I wonder why Honda don't produce any readily available performance figures given these amazing numbers?:confused:

Are there any offical times for the 3.6l V6 Passat 80-120kph acceleration times?

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Originally Posted by kleung

You might be surprised. The 6 MPS got beaten by a Honda Accord Euro in the 80-120 rolling acceleration test by almost 0.3s. That's a 190kw 2.3T AWD vs 140kw 2.4NA FWD.

euro and mazda 6

I wouldn't have believed it either had I not known the poster (yfin) to be a scrupulously objective poster... Sadly the links are broken now, but that was a surprising result.

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Originally Posted by Steve

I have a blue R36 wagon with satnav and a magic tailgate. I'd like a white wagon with satnav, magic tailgate, sunroof, Dynaudio, KESSY and adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately white wasn't an option when I ordered mine (!), Australia misses out on KESSY, the factory forgot to attach the rear view camera and I tried to amend my order to include Dynaudio but the car had already been built! Maybe park assist 'cause I like gadgets...

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The new CC has KESSY standard in Aus.

Double post..

Yeah I'd like to see them prove that is a repeatable time for the Euro against an MPS ( or try again with the Mazdas handbrake off :-) )