2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon and 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic 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 Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic weights approximately 743 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon.

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 Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 PZEV Wagon 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Comfortline Tiptronic
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Passat
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
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 200 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1567 kg 2310 kg
Vehicle Length 4775 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1821 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1516 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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