2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sierra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
