2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cerato 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 259 kg more than 2007 Kia Cerato. 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 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Cerato | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |