2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 505 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | Cayenne | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4806 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1705 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |