2000 Kia Avella vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 555 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
