2004 Tata Safari vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 468 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari. 2003 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2004 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2004 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Tata Safari | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Safari | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |