2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Sea Forenza Wagon | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sea Forenza Wagon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
