Ford Sierra 1982 vs Volkswagen Passat 1980
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Ford Sierra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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