COMPARISON

Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Volkswagen Passat Variant

Full comparison of Porsche 911 Turbo S and Volkswagen Passat Variant: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Porsche

245.000 EUR

VS
Volkswagen Passat Variant

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Volkswagen

45.425 EUR

Specifications

Porsche 911 Turbo SVolkswagen Passat Variant
Power711 PS150 HP
Torque800 Nm360 Nm
0-100 km/h2.5 s8.9 s
Top speed322 km/h223 km/h
Price245.000 EUR45.425 EUR
Consumption11.8 L/100km5 L/100km
CO2 (WLTP)266 g/km130 g/km
DrivetrainAWDFWD
Seats45
Trunk132 L690 L
Reliability8.5/108/10

Visual summary

Power

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Volkswagen Passat Variant

Acceleration (0-100)

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Volkswagen Passat Variant

Price ratio

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Volkswagen Passat Variant
⚡ Fastest

Porsche 911 Turbo S

💪 Most powerful

Porsche 911 Turbo S

⚡ Most efficient

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Pros and cons

Porsche 911 Turbo S

  • ✓ Incredible acceleration
  • ✓ Excellent resale value
  • ✓ Benchmark driving experience
  • ✗ Very expensive
  • ✗ Little rear space
  • ✗ Very costly options

Volkswagen Passat Variant

  • ✓ 690-liter trunk, best in class
  • ✓ Real diesel consumption of 5.0 L/100km
  • ✓ Range of over 1100 km with full tank
  • ✓ MIB4 technology with 15-inch display
  • ✓ Travel Assist standard on all versions
  • ✓ Typical German build quality
  • ✗ Infotainment can be frustrating due to touch menus
  • ✗ No diesel engine in UK
  • ✗ 1.5 eTSI somewhat noisy at high revs
  • ✗ R-Line with 19-inch wheels worsens comfort
BUYING GUIDE

Which should you buy?

Buy Porsche 911 Turbo S if…

  • → Incredible acceleration
  • → Excellent resale value
  • → Benchmark driving experience

Buy Volkswagen Passat Variant if…

  • → 690-liter trunk, best in class
  • → Real diesel consumption of 5.0 L/100km
  • → Range of over 1100 km with full tank
REAL COSTS IN SPAIN

Real costs in Spain

Porsche 911 Turbo SVolkswagen Passat Variant
Insurance€4500€2000
MOT€1167€283
Maintenance€800€350
Consumption11.8 L/100km5 L/100km
Fuel/year€3098€1313
Total/year€10.067€4553
Reliability8.5/108/10
DIMENSIONS

Dimensions

Porsche 911 Turbo SVolkswagen Passat Variant
Length4553 mm4917 mm
Width1900 mm1849 mm
Height1302 mm1497 mm
Wheelbase2450 mm2841 mm
Weight1660 kg1595 kg
Trunk (seats up)132 L690 L
Fuel tank67 L55 L
FOR THE BUYER

What matters most when deciding

Practical summary based on the two chosen models

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Best for

Porsche 911 Turbo S: Performance and luxury

Volkswagen Passat Variant: Daily use

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Drivetrain

AWD vs FWD

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Seats

4 vs 5

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Annual fuel savings

Volkswagen Passat Variant saves ~€1785/year in fuel (15,000 km).

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Price difference

Porsche 911 Turbo S costs €199.575 more in purchase price.

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Insurance + maintenance

Porsche 911 Turbo S: €5300/year · Volkswagen Passat Variant: €2350/year (without fuel).

DETAILED ANALYSIS

Complete analysis

Detailed comparison between Porsche 911 Turbo S and Volkswagen Passat Variant.

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Engine typeFlat-6 Twin-Turbo T-Hybrid
Cylinders6 cylinders
TurboTwin-Turbo
Torque800 Nm
Weight1660 kg
Chassis materialAluminum & Aluminum
Consumption11.8 L/100km
Range
SuspensionMacPherson / Multi-link
DrivetrainAWD
TransmissionAutomatic 8 speeds
Maintenance cost€800
Reliability8.5/10

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Engine type2.0L Inline-4 TDI EVO SCR
Cylinders4 cylinders
TurboTurbo
Torque360 Nm
Weight1595 kg
Chassis materialCast Iron & Aluminum
Consumption5 L/100km
Range948 km
SuspensionMacPherson / Multi-link
DrivetrainFWD
TransmissionDual-Clutch 7 speeds
Maintenance cost€350
Reliability8/10
FEATURES

Equipment and features

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Exterior

  • Active spoiler
  • PDLS Plus

Interior

  • Sport Plus seats
  • Curved display

Technology

  • PCM
  • Porsche InnoDrive

Safety

  • Porsche InnoDrive
  • Lane change assist
  • Night vision
  • Wet Mode
  • 360 camera
  • Emergency braking

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Exterior

  • LED Headlights
  • Panoramic Glass Roof
  • 17-inch Alloy Wheels

Interior

  • Digital Cockpit
  • Cloth Seats
  • 3-Zone Climate

Technology

  • VW MIB4 Infotainment
  • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

Safety

  • Travel Assist
  • Park Assist Pro
  • Side Assist
CONSUMPTION

Detailed consumption

Porsche 911 Turbo SVolkswagen Passat Variant
City13.5 L/100km5.8 L/100km
Highway9.8 L/100km4.5 L/100km
Combined11.8 L/100km5 L/100km
Calm driving9.5 L/100km4.3 L/100km
Sport driving17 L/100km6.5 L/100km
City range496 km948 km
Highway range684 km1222 km
DEPRECIATION

Residual value

Porsche 911 Turbo SVolkswagen Passat Variant
After 1 year€196.000 (80%)€37.249 (82%)
After 3 years€166.600 (68%)€30.889 (68%)
After 5 years€132.300 (54%)€22.713 (50%)
INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY

Interior technology

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Sport Plus seats

18 adjustments, heating, ventilation and optional massage.

Curved Display

Curved digital display with classic central tachometer instrumentation.

GT steering wheel

Sport steering wheel with metal paddles and Sport Response mode.

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Premium materials

High-grade upholstery, soft-touch surfaces and precise German assembly.

Digital Cockpit Plus

10.9-inch digital display with customizable configuration and integrated navigation.

Ambient lighting

LED strips along the dashboard and doors with several selectable tones.

Head-Up Display

Projection of speed, navigation and assistance on the windshield.

Harman Kardon sound

Premium audio system with 12 speakers and surround sound.

3-zone climate control

Climatronic with independent temperature control for driver, passenger and rear seats.

VW MIB4

15-inch touchscreen with voice control, navigation and full connectivity.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Porsche 911 Turbo S — most powerful

delivers 711 HP and estimated total cost €8398/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more reliable?

Porsche 911 Turbo S usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.

Which consumes less?

Volkswagen Passat Variant consumes less fuel than the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Which is better for trips?

Volkswagen Passat Variant is more comfortable for long trips.

Verdict

Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Volkswagen Passat Variant: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.