2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Ford Galaxy 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. Both 2004 Ford Galaxy and 2004 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Galaxy (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 298 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 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Galaxy | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
