Volkswagen Passat 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| 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: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 2003 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 2 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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 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 2003 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Passat 2000 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: | 2`290 kg | 2`190 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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