2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G8 and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (248 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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2009 Pontiac G8 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | G8 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |