2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |