2012 Peugeot 5008 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 5008 and 2012 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 5008 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 5008 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 5008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 5008.
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2012 Peugeot 5008 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 5008 | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2735 mm | 2712 mm |