1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
In comparing the 1996 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1996 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 1996 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1996 Volkswagen Passat and 1996 Ford Taurus have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1996 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Ford Taurus is a better car than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat loses 48 percent of its value and the 1996 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 1996 Volkswagen Passat retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1996 Ford Taurus.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Ford Taurus Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.7 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Ford Taurus a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 1996 Ford Taurus base engine makes 145 horsepower. Both the Passat and the Taurus are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 468 and 416 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1996 Ford Taurus has higher safety ratings than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.479679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1950 - 6999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.048 / 10
Reliability:
7.704001 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Passat Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
1996 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
GLS, GLX V6, TDi
1996 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
G, GL, LX, SHO
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
145 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3326 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
197.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available