2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 176 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
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2006 Subaru Forester | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |