2013 Buick Regal Hybrid vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat

What is the main difference between Regal Hybrid and Passat?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is priced $6,575 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2013 Buick Regal Hybrid, which is older by three model years. Also, the 2016 Passat has a more powerful engine than the 2013 Regal Hybrid, and it gets 3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$29,015
$22,440
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.1 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
190.2 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
58.4 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
107.8 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.6 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.8 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.3 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.4 in
57.0 in

Costs

2013 Buick Regal Hybrid

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,950 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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