2008 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 272 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.
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2008 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Lacetti | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |