2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger 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 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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 Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ranger | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |