2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Opel Vivaro 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Vivaro | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Vivaro | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |