Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 1997 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 1997 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
840 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat 2000 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 1997 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
