2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate and 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate.

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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Estate 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Passat
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 198 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 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 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1547 kg
Vehicle Length 4771 mm 4771 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1516 mm 1516 mm
Wheelbase Size 2712 mm 2712 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 5.3 L/100km 3.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.6 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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