2000 Seat Salsa 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 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 214 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.

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 (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Seat Salsa 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Seat Volkswagen
Model Salsa Passat
Year Released 2000 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2791 cc 3597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2750 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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