Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 240 HP | 85 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 500 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 11 seconds | 7.9 - 12.6 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Passat are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 6.3 | 3.9 - 5.3 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 651 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`094 kg | ~ 1`917 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`478 kg | ~ 1`355 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 616 kg | ~ 562 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 6000 | |
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