Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 1997 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
980 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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.
