2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | RAV4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
