2005 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Caddy 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 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Caddy Passat
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 2769 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 279 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.6:1
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1587 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 62 L


 

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