2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |