Volkswagen Scirocco 1989 vs Volkswagen Passat 1983
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
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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