2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Volkswagen Polo has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Polo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Passat | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1269 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |