2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 (279 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
