Passat vs Acadia
Volkswagen · GMC
1/4 Mile winner
Passat
Beats the Acadia by 0.04s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Passat beats the Acadia by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Passat thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
215 hp
228 hp
0–100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
Top speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$25,000
$36,800
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat
Acadia
100 m
7.057s
7.026s
1/8 mile
10.426s
10.409s
1/4 mile
15.661s
15.701s
1 km
28.024s
28.347s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Passat is $25,000 vs $36,800 for the Acadia — a $11,800 gap. Power: Acadia makes 13 hp more (215 vs 228). Top speed: Passat runs to 210 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Acadia.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat or the Acadia?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Passat is faster, beating the Acadia by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat vs the Acadia?
The Passat hits 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the Acadia does it in 7.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat produces 215 hp; the Acadia produces 228 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat tops out at 210 km/h, and the Acadia reaches 200 km/h.
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