Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2014, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2014. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Passat 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 2010 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2014, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2010 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2014. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 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: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 2010 and Volkswagen Passat 2014 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2014 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat 2010 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2014. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat 2010 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat 2014. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Passat 2014 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 13 800 | |
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