2010 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2010 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 442 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | Passat | 2 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
