2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Nubira (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Nubira.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Nubira | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nubira | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
