Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 89 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Lexus GS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 102 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6800 | |
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