Volkswagen Passat (2012 – 2019) vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake (2012 – 2015): specs compared

The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 275 hp. The Jaguar XF Sportbrake has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,436 kg against 1,824 kg. At 4,966 mm, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is 99 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.

Specification Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 – 2019 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2012 – 2015
Overview
Origin Germany United Kingdom
Documented years 2012 – 2019 2012 – 2015
Body style — Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon
Variants 7 5
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel
Drive FWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 140 – 280 hp 163 – 275 hp
Torque 240 – 350 Nm 249 – 601 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.7 – 9.8 s 6.6 – 10.9 s
Top speed 190 – 220 km/h 200 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 10.2 L/100 km 5.1 – 6.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,867 mm 4,966 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,877 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,908 mm
Curb weight 1,436 – 1,569 kg 1,824 – 1,880 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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