Passat took the momentum to rebound, Tesla Model 3 and reduced the price, this is what the two leading models experienced in the recent market today, the former returned to the top three in its class market, while the Tesla Model 3 with a lower threshold of 229,900 yuan locked the championship title in the same class of new energy vehicles. So, if these two best-selling cars in their respective fields were to have a cross-energy showdown, who would be better? Here we'll look at the 233,900 yuan Passat 2023 380TSI Luxury Edition and the 229,900 yuan Tesla Model 3 2022 Rear Wheel Drive Edition to see how the price difference of only 4,000 yuan should make people choose.
Tesla exterior has a futuristic look, Passat exterior more like a "middle-aged"
Model 3 has a high degree of individuality and recognition in its shape. Although most current new energy vehicles have adopted this low wind resistance closed front, it brings out a sense of the future through a more fluid panel stamping and frame disposal, especially the engine compartment structure with a strong three-dimensional undulation, the whole car presents a coupe-like quality. At the same time, at the end of the 4694/1850/1443mm/2875mm body, we also see a thick tailgate structure similar to a slinky coupe, where it also comes with a small ducktail and highlights what we call personality through smoked C-shaped taillights.
The Passat doesn't try that old-fashioned look again after iterations and facelifts, with the transformation in the grille, the three-zone air vent trim, and the taillights that finish through and forward on the English logo, all of which reduce that sense of age on it. Of course, it will be more like a middle-aged car than the Model 3, but with 4948/1836/1469mm in length, width and height and 2871mm in wheelbase, it is more comprehensive than the Model 3 in a comprehensive specification comparison, and space will naturally become one of its important competitive advantages.
Passat interior looks fuller and more advanced than Model 3
The Model 3's cockpit is identical to the exterior, all the functional design, space layout and even the specific decoration, etc., all continue the external minimalism, except for the steering wheel and touch screen, we see no additional functional accessories, multi-system operation will be concentrated in the touch screen such a digital way, even the door locks are replaced by mechanical door handles through electric buttons. In terms of decoration, the soft package mainly covers the often-touched steering wheel, seats, armrests, etc., while the center console will be decorated with wood to enhance the grade, and the door panels have more flipping material in them.
The Passat's cabin is not that old-school style, and even replaced with some of the design belonging to the ID.pure electric series, dual LCD screens are easier to use, the air conditioning console has become a touch control, but this digital upgrade is not complete, the steering wheel and lighting console are not touch, but retain the mechanical gear knob will make driving more interesting. In terms of decoration, the steering wheel and seats are perforated leather, and the baked varnish trim on the center and sliding gear mechanism will make it look more luxurious, but unfortunately the soft package of the center control is still relatively small, but it still looks more full and advanced than the Model 3.
Intelligent driving: advanced and rich configuration
Both cars have completed the smart connectivity coverage in the car part, and both have real-time navigation through the car network, voice control through the 4G network, but the Model 3 in the 15.0-inch touch screen presents the Tesla OS functionality is much richer, its voice air conditioning adjustment and cell phone APP remote control is not available in the Passat, and the car interface is no different from a tablet, and the response, display, and functionality are much better. The response, display and functionality are all much better. The Maitreya's 9.2-inch touch screen with MOS Smart Car Connection is still relatively basic, but the advantage is that it has the assistance of a 10.2-inch digital dashboard and retains the CarPlay/CarLife/MirrorLink three cell phone connectivity, which is less difficult for some users to get started and easier to operate.
At the same time, both models achieve L2 level assisted driving and by the corresponding full-speed adaptive cruise function. The Passat comes up with matching panoramic image with blind zone warning and automatic parking function, which is actually more comprehensive than the Model 3, but the latter's ability lies in its ability to upgrade to L3 level assisted driving in addition to achieving more accurate following cruise, thus opening up the functions including remote parking, The latter's ability is that in addition to more accurate following cruise, it can also be upgraded to L3 level assisted driving, thus opening up advanced functions including remote parking, remote moving, intelligent summoning, automatic lane change, access ramps, etc., truly making driving intelligent.
Power, Model 3 is a rear-drive version, but the 194kW, 340N-m rear-drive electric motor, has been able to help the vehicle to achieve 6.1 seconds to break 100, while the power battery pack will bring 556km CLTC pure electric range, and support 1 hour fast charging, which both performance, or the actual cost of energy consumption are better than the Passat. The Passat side has a 162kW, 350N-m 2.0TSI engine, with a 7-speed wet dual clutch, breaking 100 although slower, but still a good 7.4 seconds, and 6.7L/100km NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption in the same class 2.0T fuel car is not high.
Model 3 vs VW Passat, like a battle of two eras
The chassis, Model 3 choose double-wishbone + multi-link front and rear independent suspension combination, in support of handling naturally than the Passat to do much better, it is more aggressive response on the wheels, bring the steering radius is more like, especially in the corner will have a more smooth body posture. The Passat is solid enough to perform better in the matter of adequate vibration filtration, especially when dealing with poor road conditions, it can indeed maintain the quality of a business car.
In the end
The competition between Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen Passat is like a competition between two eras, the competitiveness of the Model 3 is built on sensing hardware and electronic control units, in short, the degree of intelligence in it, and of course, the basic performance and range; while the Passat side is relying on dynamic driving solidity and stability in emphasizing their competitive advantage, perhaps it is the lack of some The Passat, on the other hand, relies on the solid and stable dynamic driving to emphasize its competitive advantage, perhaps lacking some new technology, but in terms of the comprehensive passenger experience alone, the Passat is still a better player than the Model 3.
