Tesla Model 3 2024 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 741 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Tesla Model 3 engine produces 320 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 341 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Tesla Model 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 594 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1152 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Tesla Model 3 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 43 600 | 22 200 | |
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