2010 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 117 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Hilux | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hilux | Passat |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
