2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford S-Max weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 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.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | S-Max | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1681 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |