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Toyota bZ4X vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota bZ4X or VW Passat?

Toyota bZ4X vs VW Passat: Key differences

Toyota bZ4X

4.5 (11 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally 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

bZ4X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Passat is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Toyota bZ4X costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota bZ4X offers substantially more range – reaching up to 591 km, about 456 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota bZ4X offers visibly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

bZ4X

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is markedly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers marginally more boot space – 690 L compared to 669 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota bZ4X is clearly superior overall 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.

from £36,800
bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 167 - 380 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 444 - 591 km
Toyota bZ4X
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is an electric crossover that focuses on a calm ride, practical interior and predictable handling for everyday driving. It suits buyers who want an easygoing, reliable EV with Toyota's familiar build quality and a clean, simple design.

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VW Passat

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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Toyota bZ4X
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,800 - 51,000 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
444 - 591 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
452 - 669 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 565 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
167 - 380 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
123 - 280 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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