2004 Saturn ION vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2004 Saturn ION 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Saturn ION. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn ION.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Saturn ION 2004 Volkswagen Passat
Make Saturn Volkswagen
Model ION Passat
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2187 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 225 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2710 mm


 

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