Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

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Things we like	Spacious and comfortable cabin Performance Driving pleasure  Read More	Content and solid cabin Standard safety features Spacious second-row Read More
Things we don't like	Outdated styling Lack of features   Read More	The infotainment system is dated Rivals have better interiors Lethargic automatic transmission Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	MPFI	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.65:1

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	3498 cc	1968 cc
Power	288 hp	174 hp
Torque	344 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	569 L	450 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72 L	70 L
Length	5154 mm	4874 mm
Width	2177 mm	1834 mm
Height	1542 mm	1486 mm
Wheel Base	2868 mm	2794 mm
Front Tread	1659 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1664 mm	1549 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1777 kg	1585 kg
Front Headroom	991 mm	973 mm
Front Legroom	1123 mm	1077 mm
Rear Headroom	960 mm	960 mm
Rear Legroom	968 mm	993 mm
Ground Clearance	--	137 mm
Gross Weight	--	2040 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Independent	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R17

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.5 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	No
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Sun Roof	--	Optional Optional
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Monitor

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