2009 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka 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 1,781 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 238 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka.
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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ka | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |