2003 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 2 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
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 (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Passat | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |