Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2010 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 2014 engine produces 38 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2010, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2010. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 2014 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2010, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2014 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 and Volkswagen Passat 2010 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1152 litres | 1731 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat 2014 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat 2010. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`367 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 580 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 13 800 | |
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