2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 456 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Passat | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |