2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. 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 Seat Toledo (250 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
