2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 671 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 Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |