Infiniti G35 (2001 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Passat (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Infiniti G35 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 298 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,536 kg.
| Specification |
Infiniti
G35
2001 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 302 hp | 101 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.2 s | 6.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 233 – 249 km/h | 179 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,737 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,460 – 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,536 – 1,580 kg | 1,252 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

