2007 Peugeot 807 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 807 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 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 807 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Peugeot 807 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Peugeot 807 2007 Volkswagen Passat
Make Peugeot Volkswagen
Model 807 Passat
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 174 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.6 seconds 12.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1743 kg 1343 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L