2004 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Passat | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Passat | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
