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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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 | 1752 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
