Volkswagen Passat 1985 vs Ford Sierra 1987
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat and Ford Sierra have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 5 NM more than Ford Sierra. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) 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 (Ford Sierra) 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: | 4.42 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat and Ford Sierra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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