2009 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1256 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Passat | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
