2008 Mazda Tribute vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Tribute 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. 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 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Tribute.
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2008 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Tribute | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |