2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |