2009 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 2009 Porsche Cayenne and 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | Cayenne | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |