Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 Scorpio) 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: | 4.83 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 13 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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