Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2014 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 2014 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2010, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2010. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 2014 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2010, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2014 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2010. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat 2010 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 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: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 2014 and Volkswagen Passat 2010 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 651 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat 2014 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat 2014 has 48 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2010. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 000 | 4800 | |
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