2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |