2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic

To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic and 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic. 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 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant Automatic 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 V6 TDI Comfortline Automatic
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Passat
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 209 km/hour 225 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 62 L


 

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