2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2002 Ford Taurus
In comparing the 2002 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2002 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The 2002 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2002 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2002 Ford Taurus Pricing
A used 2002 Volkswagen Passat ranges from $2,309 to $7,530 while a used 2002 Ford Taurus is priced between $1,473 to $6,587.
2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2002 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat loses 48 percent of its value and the 2002 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2002 Volkswagen Passat retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2002 Ford Taurus.
2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2002 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.
2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2002 Ford Taurus base engine makes 155 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles.This gives the 2002 Volkswagen Passat the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2002 Ford Taurus the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2002 Ford Taurus has higher safety ratings than the 2002 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:
2309 - 7530
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.479679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1473 - 6587
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
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2002 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
GLS 1.8T, GLS V6, GLS V6 4Motion, GLX, GLX 4Motion, W8 4Motion
2002 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
LX, SE, SEL Deluxe, SEL Premium, SES, SES Deluxe, SE Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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:
170 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 448 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 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
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 Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
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 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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 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:
3225 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
185.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3355 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16