2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |