2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (248 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ridgeline | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
