2006 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar X-Type 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 2,099 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar X-Type (157 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 392 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Jaguar X-Type (201 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 2006 Jaguar X-Type has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar X-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | X-Type | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2099 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
