2005 Scion xA vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Scion xA 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 261 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion xA | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Scion | Volkswagen |
| Model | xA | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
