2001 Toyota Will vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Will | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Will | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
