2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV and 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV. 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 Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SEL PZEV 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 SEL Premium
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Passat
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1563 kg
Vehicle Length 4769 mm 4769 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2712 mm 2712 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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