Volkswagen Golf 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 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 150 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: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1425 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`975 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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