Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 1983
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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: | 4.44 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.28 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 39 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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