2011 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 613 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Passat | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
