Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010

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Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2013
Volkswagen Passat
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)1.4 - 3.6 (petrol, diesel, lPG)

Performance

Power: 80 - 160 HP105 - 300 HP
Torque: 132 - 320 NM200 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 14.9 seconds5.7 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 7.24.3 - 9.3
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, a Volkswagen Golf with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Passat.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.77 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.50 m1.52 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 24 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres603 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1495 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 98 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`970~ 2`158
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Passat is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 42005400
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
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