2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 333 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |