2004 Renault Wind vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Wind. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Wind would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Wind is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Wind (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Wind should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind.
Because 2004 Renault Wind is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Renault Wind. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Wind | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Wind | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
