2001 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
