Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 458 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 74 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 19 800 | |
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