2006 MG ZR vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 MG ZR and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZR (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 MG ZR.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZR. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 MG ZR | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | MG | Volkswagen |
Model | ZR | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |