2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (351 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
