Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 1981 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 1981 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 1985, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 1985. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 1981 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 1985 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 1981 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 1981 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 1985. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 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 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 400 | 1600 | |
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