2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Peugeot 508
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Peugeot 508 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 508 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 508 (201 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 508 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 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Peugeot 508 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Peugeot |
| Model | Passat | 508 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1853 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2817 mm |
