Tesla Model 3 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Tesla Model 3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model 3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model 3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Tesla Model 3 is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 513 HP | 120 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 - 420 NM | 250 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.4 - 5.9 seconds | 5.6 - 11.3 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.2 - 7.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Tesla Model 3 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Tesla Model 3 has 161 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`182 | ~ 2`121 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 22 400 | |
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