2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 62 L |