The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.21 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 56 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
565 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1305 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 215 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
