2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 299 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terrain | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
