2011 Volkswagen GTD vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen GTD 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 898 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen GTD.
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, 2011 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen GTD | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | GTD | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |