2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Passat and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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 (280 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
