2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 651 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Volkswagen Passat 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Touareg
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3997 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1665 kg 2316 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 100 L


 

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