Ford Sierra 1987 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Ford Sierra engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra 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 Passat) 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 (Ford Sierra) 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Sierra and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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