Volkswagen Passat Variant (2005 – 2010) vs Vauxhall Vectra Estate VXR (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Vauxhall Vectra Estate VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 255 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 243 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat Variant uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,373 kg against 1,510 kg. At 4,869 mm, the Vauxhall Vectra Estate VXR is 99 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2005 – 2010
|
Vauxhall
Vectra Estate VXR
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 258 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 12.8 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 243 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 10.0 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,869 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,519 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,373 – 1,715 kg | 1,510 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.