2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 404 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1018 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |