2004 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
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2004 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |