Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Ford Focus 3 facelift vs Ford Taurus 5

Volkswagen Passat B5.5

Ford Focus 3 facelift

Ford Taurus 5

Volkswagen Passat B5.5Ford Focus 3 faceliftFord Taurus 5
Variants
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
1.0T 100hp
1.0T 100hp stop/start
1.0T 125hp
1.0T 125hp stop/start
1.5D 120hp
1.5D 95hp
1.5T 150hp
1.5T 150hp stop/start
1.5T 182hp
1.5T 182hp stop/start
1.6D 115hp
1.6D 115hp stop/start
1.6D 95hp
1.6D 95hp stop/start
1.6T 105hp
1.6T 125hp
1.6T 125hp AT
1.6T 85hp
2.0D 150hp AT
2.0D 150hp AT stop/start
2.0D 150hp stop/start
FWD
AWD

Reviews

Neofiliac score62%22%21%
Pros
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption (if we believe it)
  • Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring exterior and interior
  • Poor handling
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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