2009 Acura RL vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 1 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | RL | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |