2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 613 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
