Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 2000 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2003, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2003. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat 2000 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 2000 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2000 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 440'000 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 Passat 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, 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 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2003, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2000 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 475 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Passat 2003 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 2`030 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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