2004 MG ZT-T vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 MG ZT-T 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 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 MG ZT-T. (187 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 MG ZT-T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 MG ZT-T. 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 MG ZT-T. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG ZT-T. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG ZT-T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MG ZT-T | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | MG | Volkswagen |
| Model | ZT-T | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
