2013 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4868 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1487 mm | 1683 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2803 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
