2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford F-450 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-450 | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |