2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Golf | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |