Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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