2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
Model | Passat | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |