2007 MG TF vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 MG TF 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
Because 2007 MG TF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 MG TF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 MG TF | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | MG | Volkswagen |
| Model | TF | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
