2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 834 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

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 T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2012 Volkswagen T5
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat T5
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1436 kg 2270 kg
Vehicle Length 4769 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2712 mm 3410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L