2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Saturn Aura 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (253 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Aura. 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 Saturn Aura (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aura | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
