2012 Renault Duster vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Renault Duster 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 394 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Duster | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Duster | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
