2005 Kia Pregio vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2005 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Pregio | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pregio | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
