2009 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Eos 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, both vehicles can yield 281 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2009 Volkswagen Eos 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Eos Passat
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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