Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 1998 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 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 1998 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 1998 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 1998 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
930 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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 1998 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
495 litres
Volkswagen Passat 2000 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat 1998 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
