2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 608 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 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 2012 Lancia Voyager has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Voyager | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
