Tesla Model S 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
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 S 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 S 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 S also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 302 - 463 HP | 140 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 - 967 NM | 250 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.3 - 6.2 seconds | 7.8 - 10.3 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S 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 | 5.2 - 8.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger, but lower. Tesla Model S is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 14 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model S is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 745 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1645 litres | 1731 litres | |
| Tesla Model S has 142 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`605 | ~ 2`252 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 13 800 | |
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