2007 Lancia Phedra 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 Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 356 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, 2007 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Lancia Phedra has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Phedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Lancia Phedra | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Phedra | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |