2010 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen GTI and 2010 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 931 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen GTI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen GTI.
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2010 Volkswagen GTI | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | GTI | Passat |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4211 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |