2006 Suzuki Verona vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Verona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Verona would be higher. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Suzuki Verona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Verona (155 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Verona should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 212 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Verona.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Verona. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Verona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Verona | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Verona | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
