2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 354 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Passat | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |