Volkswagen Passat 1997 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.2 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 1997 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
980 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
1 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo
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.
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 1997 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
