2007 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. Both 2007 Porsche Cayenne and 2009 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 3,189 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. 2009 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayenne | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cayenne | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3189 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
