2012 Volkswagen GTD vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTD 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.

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 GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen GTD 2012 Volkswagen Passat
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model GTD Passat
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 222 km/hour 198 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1409 kg 1547 kg
Vehicle Length 4213 mm 4771 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1501 mm 1516 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2712 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 4.3 L/100km 3.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.5 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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