2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,175 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (580 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 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, 2008 Audi RS6 (881 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Audi RS6 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | RS6 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4175 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 580 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |