2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (182 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (178 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 597 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Passat | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
