2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (351 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 805 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Touareg | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |