2008 SsangYong Musso vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 448 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 SsangYong Musso | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Musso | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |