Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2005
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 51 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 275 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 290 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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