Lexus ES 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 588 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 116 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`110 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus ES scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 15 000 | |
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