Car A
Volkswagen Passat B7
With strong efficiency and cargo space, this petrol FWD Passat B7 suits road trips and growing families. It favors practicality and safety over premium touches or outright performance.
Volkswagen Passat B7
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Fusion Energi
Sedan · Phev · FWD
Car B
Ford Fusion Energi
The Ford Fusion Energi focuses on efficiency and everyday value, pairing a plug-in hybrid setup with five-seat practicality. Best for city commuting and small-family use, though EV range and cargo flexibility are modest.
Why compared
same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
64
/
59
City
42
/
58
Budget / value
65
/
69
Road trip
65
/
48
Performance
30
/
30
Cargo
32
/
22
Practical
46
/
47
Premium
28
/
25
Winter
30
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Passat B7 · Orange = Ford Fusion Energi
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Volkswagen Passat B7
Ford Fusion Energi
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Volkswagen Passat B7
- Generous 586 L trunk supports road trips and family cargo needs.
- 6.1 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class on long drives.
- Signals strong safety standing, adding reassurance for families.
- Offers good value in its segment around a 25,000 price point.
- Front-wheel drive in this configuration will not satisfy buyers wanting AWD traction.
- 125 hp and an 8.6 s 0-100 km/h mean it is not aimed at performance driving.
- Not positioned as a premium choice if you want upscale features and finishes.
- Five seats only—no third row for larger families.
Ford Fusion Energi
- Efficient for its class with very low combined consumption
- Up to 35 km electric range covers many city trips
- Five seats and a 403 L trunk suit family-compact needs
- At 34,000, it represents good value in its segment
- Limited EV range requires frequent charging or engine use on longer commutes
- Front-wheel drive only may not suit traction-focused buyers
- Cargo capacity is adequate but not for cargo-heavy use
- Performance is competent rather than sporty (0–100 km/h in 8 s)
Verdict
Pick Volkswagen Passat B7 if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen Passat B7 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Ford Fusion Energi if…
More power
Ford Fusion Energi puts out 188 hp vs 125 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.