2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rainier | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
