2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 17.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |