Volkswagen Passat 1986 vs Ford Sierra 1982
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.36 m | |
| 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`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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