Buick Regal (2012 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Passat (2012 – 2019): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 270 hp. The Buick Regal is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 220 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,436 kg against 1,683 kg.
| Specification |
Buick
Regal
2012 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2012 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2013 | 2012 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 273 hp | 140 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.7 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.2 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,683 kg | 1,436 – 1,569 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

