2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,796 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 413 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Routan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Volkswagen Passat 2009 Volkswagen Routan
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Routan
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3189 cc 3796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 313 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1247 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 78 L


 

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