Lexus ES 2021 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus ES) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 302 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 362 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Lexus ES engine produces 112 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 38 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus ES is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 394 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 650 kg | |
| Lexus ES load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 600 | 22 600 | |
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