2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 83 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Tiguan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1544 kg
Vehicle Length 4769 mm 4426 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1809 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1703 mm
Wheelbase Size 2712 mm 2604 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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