2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 597 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |