2005 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Matrix and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. (123 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Matrix weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. (161 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Matrix | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Matrix | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1552 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
