2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 102 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
