2005 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 242 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
