Volkswagen Passat 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2006
| 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 57 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 215 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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`020 | no data | |
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| Quality: | Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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