2005 MG ZS vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 MG ZS 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 MG ZS. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 MG ZS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 301 kg more than 2005 MG ZS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG ZS. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG ZS. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2005 MG ZS has manual transmission. 2005 MG ZS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 MG ZS | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | MG | Volkswagen |
Model | ZS | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |