Volkswagen Passat 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 1997 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 1997 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
930 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
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.
