2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Golf and 2011 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Volkswagen Golf and 2011 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 209 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Golf 2011 Volkswagen Passat
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Golf Passat
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1358 kg 1567 kg
Vehicle Length 4199 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1516 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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