2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
