2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy. 2004 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Passat | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |