2006 SsangYong Korando vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2006 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
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2006 SsangYong Korando | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Korando | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |