Volkswagen Passat 1986 vs Volkswagen Passat 1981
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat 1986 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 1986 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 1981, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 1981. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 1986 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 1981 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 1986 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 1981, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 1986 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 1986 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 1981. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 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 1986) 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: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat 1986 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 1981, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat 1986 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat 1981, which means Volkswagen Passat 1986 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 400 | |
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