2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (329 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Infiniti G37.
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 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (282 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti G37 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
Model | G37 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |