2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 5 and 2008 Volkswagen Commercial were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 5 (118 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 5 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Commercial is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 Volkswagen Commercial (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2008 Volkswagen Commercial | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5 | Commercial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2461 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
