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VW Passat vs Ferrari Purosangue comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 725 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 324,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Ferrari Purosangue?

VW Passat vs Ferrari Purosangue: Key differences

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ferrari Purosangue

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Passat

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Ferrari Purosangue costs 324,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 288,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari Purosangue with 17.1 L/100km. The difference is about 15.9 L/100km.

Purosangue

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 Ferrari Purosangue offers significantly more power – delivering 725 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 453 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Purosangue is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari Purosangue delivers considerably more torque with 692 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 292 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is noticeably lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,033 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 473 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
Ferrari Purosangue

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari Purosangue flips the script on what a Ferrari can be, marrying the brand's savage performance and intoxicating exhaust note with the space and practicality of a usable grand tourer. For buyers who crave supercar drama without sacrificing everyday comfort, the Purosangue offers theatrical driving thrills and enough presence to stop traffic at the valet.

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VW Passat
Ferrari Purosangue

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
324,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
17.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
389 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,033 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
473 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
2,028 mm
Height
-
Height
1,589 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
725 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
312 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
692 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
533 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ferrari
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