Volkswagen Passat 
    1997 - 2000 
    
    
        Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V Syncro | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI 4Matic | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI Syncro | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.3 VR5 Syncro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4 
     
         
     
    
    
    Volkswagen Passat 
    2000 - 2005 
    
    
        Variant 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.0 4Motion | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4 
    
        Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4 
    
        Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4 
     
         
     
 
    Gearbox: 
Manual Manual     
 
    Engine: 
1.6 Petrol  1.6 Petrol   
    Camshaft drive: 
Timing belt Timing belt  Performance 
    Power: 
101 HP 102 HP     
 
    Torque: 
140 NM 148 NM     
 
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 
13 seconds 13 seconds     
 
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     
      
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy. 
 
 
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. Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine  More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine   Dimensions 
    Length: 
4.67 m 4.68 m     
 
    Width: 
1.74 m 1.75 m     
 
    Height: 
1.50 m 1.50 m     
 
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. 
    Trunk capacity: 
495 litres 495 litres     
 
    Turning diameter: 
11 meters 11 meters     
 
    Gross weight (kg): 
1`820 1`920     
 
 
 
    Safety: 
 
    Quality: 
low low  
    Average price (€): 
1000 1400  
    Rating in user reviews: 
7.3 /10 
7.9 /10 
 
    Pros and Cons: 
Volkswagen Passat has     
     
Volkswagen Passat has     
    more wide spread and longer produced engine higher safety higher ratings in user reviews    
    
        
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