Ford Sierra 1982 vs Volkswagen Passat 1980
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Sierra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Passat) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 139 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 48 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 8.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| 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`162 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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