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:
1.8 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
152 HP
102 HP
Torque:
250 NM
148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
11.4 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.2
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
980 km on highway
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
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1305 litres
Turning diameter:
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10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`050
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Safety:
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
