2004 Audi TT vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Audi TT and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi TT weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Audi TT (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
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2004 Audi TT | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |