2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 462 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape 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. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |