Volkswagen Passat 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 2003 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 495 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat 2003 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2000. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat 2003 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`090 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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