2003 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2003 Hyundai Matrix and 2003 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Matrix. (104 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Matrix. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Matrix. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Matrix.
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2003 Hyundai Matrix | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Matrix | Passat |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |