2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Ford C-MAX and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 53 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford C-MAX | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | C-MAX | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |