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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) 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 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 236 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 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 | 1997 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |