Volkswagen Golf 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 16 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 33 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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