2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic and 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2.0 TDi Highline (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic | 2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi Highline | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Passat |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
