2000 Acura Integra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1137 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra. 2000 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2000 Acura Integra 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Make Acura Volkswagen
Model Integra Passat
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 2307 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L