2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (270 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
