Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 49 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1425 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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