2007 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Edge | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |