2007 SsangYong Actyon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Actyon 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Actyon | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Actyon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1772 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
