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2013 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $23,975 - $36,575
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2013 Acura TL
MSRP $39,950 - $49,450
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel I4 Gas I5 Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
2.0L/120 2.5L/151 3.6L/219
3.5L/212 3.7L/224
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
140 hp @ 4000 rpm 170 hp @ 5700 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm 305 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
236 ft-lb @ 1750 - 2500 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2500 - 5000 rpm
254 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed DSG automatic transmission w/tiptronic 6-speed DSG automatic transmission w/tiptronic -inc: DSG paddle shifters 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic transmission -inc: grade logic control, paddle shifters 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
10.4 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
6.8 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
6.8 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
N/A
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
973 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,080 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,445 mm
1,478 mm
Rear Head Room
960 mm
932 mm
Rear Leg Room
993 mm
919 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,448 mm
1,427 mm
Trunk Volume
450 L
354 - 371 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,804 mm
2,776 mm
Length, Overall
4,867 mm
4,928 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,834 mm
1,880 mm
Height, Overall
1,486 mm
1,453 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
145 - 155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,436 - 1,563 kg
1,695 - 1,820 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 P215/60HR16
P245/50VR17 P245/45VR18 P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 P215/60HR16
P245/50VR17 P245/45VR18 P245/40WR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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