Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 2 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 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`990 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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