Lexus ES 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Lexus ES is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus ES is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 (petrol) | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 249 HP | 140 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 - 356 NM | 250 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 12.2 seconds | 7.8 - 10.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 8.8 | 5.2 - 8.6 | |
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Lexus ES petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger, but lower. Lexus ES is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 131 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Lexus ES can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`117 | ~ 2`252 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus ES scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 800 | |
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