2006 Peugeot 207 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 207 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 207. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 207.
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 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 207. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 207 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 207 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
