Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2012, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2012. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2012, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2014 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 588 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 15 000 | |
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