2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 599 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kalos | Passat |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
