2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Acura CSX
To start off, 2006 Acura CSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura CSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura CSX (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura CSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Acura CSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura CSX. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2006 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Acura |
| Model | Passat | CSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 1343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
