2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2010 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 11 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Vitara | Passat |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4501 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |