2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Premacy 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Premacy | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Premacy | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
