2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 616 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Passat | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
