2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 46 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1272 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |