Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
980 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A3
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.40 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.50 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
495 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
