2005 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Zafira | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
