2011 Renault Fluence vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 Renault Fluence 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Renault Fluence. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Fluence. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2011 Renault Fluence. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Fluence | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fluence | Passat |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 139 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4618 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2702 mm | 2720 mm |
