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 48 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (120 HP @ 5000 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 75 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (200 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.
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2012 Volkswagen GTD | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | GTD | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1484 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 | 4.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |