2004 GMC Envoy vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 GMC Envoy 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 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 529 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 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Envoy | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
