| Details | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Passat | Grand Highlander |
| Generation | Passat Variant (B9) | Grand Highlander |
| Modification | 1.5 TSI (204 Hp) eHybrid DSG | 2.4 Turbo (265 Hp) AWD Direct Shift ECT |
| Start Of Production | March, 2024 | August, 2023 |
Performance
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed | 220 km/h 136.7 mph | None |
Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Body Type | Station wagon (estate) | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7-8 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4917 mm 193.58 in. | 5115 mm 201.38 in. |
| Width | 1849 mm 72.8 in. | 1990 mm 78.35 in. |
| Width Including Mirrors | 2090 mm 82.28 in. | None |
| Height | 1521 mm 59.88 in. | 1780 mm 70.08 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2839 mm 111.77 in. | 2950 mm 116.14 in. |
| Front Track | 1577-1585 mm 62.09 - 62.4 in. | 1705-1715 mm 67.13 - 67.52 in. |
| Rear Track | 1560-1574 mm 61.42 - 61.97 in. | 1715-1725 mm 67.52 - 67.91 in. |
| Min Turning Circle | 12 m 39.37 ft. | 11.6 m 38.06 ft. |
Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol / electricity | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 EA | SULEV 30 |
| Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp | 0.4 l/100 km 588.04 US mpg 706.2 UK mpg 250 km/l | None |
| Co2 Emissions Wltp | 8-9 g/km | None |
Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Powertrain Architecture | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) | Internal Combustion engine |
| Power | 150 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm. | 265 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power Per Litre | 100.1 Hp/l | 110.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4000 rpm. | 420 Nm @ 1700-3600 rpm. 309.78 lb.-ft. @ 1700-3600 rpm. |
| Engine Layout | Front, Transverse | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model Code | EA211 evo2 | T24A-FTS |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. | 2393 cm3 146.03 cu. in. |
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | Inline | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. | 87.5 mm 3.44 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. | 99.5 mm 3.92 in. |
| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine Aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler | Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC, Dual VVT-i |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive Wheel | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Front Suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| System Power | 204 Hp | None |
| System Torque | 350 Nm 258.15 lb.-ft. | None |
| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System Particulate filter | Start & Stop System |
| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 6 gears, automatic transmission DSG | 8 gears, automatic transmission Direct Shift ECT |
Brakes
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 340 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Ventilated discs, 338 mm |
| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires Size | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 | 265/65 R18; 255/55 R20 |
| Wheel Rims Size | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 | 7.5J x 18; 8J x 20 |
| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Battery Technology | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) | None |
| Battery Location | Below the floor, under the rear seats | None |
| Type 2 Ac Mennekes Sae J3068 Iec 62196 2 | Front left | None |
| Electric Motor Power | 115 Hp | None |
| Electric Motor Torque | 330 Nm 243.4 lb.-ft. | None |
| Electric Motor Location | Between the combustion engine and the transmission | None |
| Electric Motor Type | Synchronous | None |
| Net Usable Battery Capacity | 19.7 kWh | None |
| All Electric Range Wltp | 131-132 km 81.4 - 82.02 mi | None |
| Average Energy Consumption Wltp | 16-16.1 kWh/100 km 25.75 - 25.91 kWh/100 mi 131 - 130 MPGe 6.3 - 6.2 km/kWh 3.9 - 3.9 mi/kWh | None |
| Ccs Type 2 Dc Sae J3068 Iec 62196 3 | Front left | None |
| Electric Motor Model Code | HEM80evo | None |
Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | Toyota - Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Weight To Power Ratio | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight To Torque Ratio | 5 kg/Nm, 198.5 Nm/tonne | 4.8 kg/Nm, 207.8 Nm/tonne |
| Kerb Weight | 1763 kg 3886.75 lbs. | 2021-2075 kg 4455.54 - 4574.59 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 2350 kg 5180.86 lbs. | 2735 kg 6029.64 lbs. |
| Max Load | 587 kg 1294.11 lbs. | 660-714 kg 1455.05 - 1574.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal | 67 l 17.7 US gal | 14.74 UK gal |
| Max Roof Load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. | None |
| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 8 Percent | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. | None |
| Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. | None |
| Permitted Towbar Download | 90 kg 198.42 lbs. | 227 kg 500.45 lbs. |
| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. | 2268 kg 5000.08 lbs. |
