2007 Lancia Lybra 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 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Lybra | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Lybra | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |