2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 307 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 Volkswagen Passat (198 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 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 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 307 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |