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Vauxhall Grandland vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Grandland or VW Passat?

Vauxhall Grandland vs VW Passat: Key differences

Vauxhall Grandland

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

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  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Grandland

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Grandland is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers substantially more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 559 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Grandland offers moderately more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers clearly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

Grandland

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is marginally lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km
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Scheve
27 Nov 2025, 08:29:07

The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
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Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

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5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Vauxhall Grandland
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
-
Width
1,905 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,645 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 495 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Grandland?

The Vauxhall Grandland is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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