2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 256 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | FJ Cruiser | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |