The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Toyota Avensis 1.8 Multidrive S (12 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 28,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Toyota Avensis 1.8.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.3
71.3
81.1
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
B7
Generation
T27
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
2ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
145 hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.5 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
36 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
565 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
125 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Toyota Avensis 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
