2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 238 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bonneville | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
