2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Mazda B3000 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B3000 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
