2011 Lexus HS vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 Lexus HS and 2011 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lexus HS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Lexus HS. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus HS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus HS weights approximately 143 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus HS | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | HS | Passat |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4694 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
