2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL and 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 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 Wagon GL (225 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL | 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Automatic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
