Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985

 
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1985 - 1986
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.3 Petrol

Performance

Power: 55 HP60 HP
Torque: 88 NM100 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18 seconds16.8 seconds
Volkswagen Passat 1985 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 1985, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 1985. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 1981 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.67.4
The Volkswagen Passat 1985 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 1985, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 1981 could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
Volkswagen Passat 1985 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat 1985) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat 1981) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.42 m
Width: 1.68 m1.71 m
Height: 1.38 m1.38 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 1981 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat 1985, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 390 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 8501`000
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 6001600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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