Volkswagen Scirocco 1989 vs Volkswagen Passat 1983
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat 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 Scirocco) 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: | 4.05 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 79 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1195 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 400 | |
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