2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Condor | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2436 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |