Volkswagen Passat 1983 vs VAZ 2108 1984
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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VAZ 2108 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 50 HP less power than VAZ 2108, whereas torque is 41 NM less than VAZ 2108. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2108, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 430 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2108) 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) 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: | 4.84 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 83 cm longer than the VAZ 2108, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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