2009 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.

Because 2009 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Passat 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Volkswagen Ford
Model Passat Crown Victoria
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3189 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 248 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.9 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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