2004 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (170 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 214 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (271 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alero | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
