2004 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Honda Insight 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 604 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
