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. Both 2012 Volkswagen GTD and 2012 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 128 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1700 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 | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.6 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
