2012 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (248 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
