2000 Honda Life vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |