2013 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Tundra and 2013 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 861 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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2013 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Tundra | Passat |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6290 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4180 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |