2008 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (351 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Eos | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Eos | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |