2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 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 408 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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. 2013 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Passat | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |