2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
Model | Passat | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |