Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2014 Passat has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Verano, but it gets 1.5 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the Verano has a slightly smaller body than the Passat. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy.