Should I swap my petrol Golf for a Passat?

Would I save much money, fuel wise, by swapping my 2003 petrol Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (which averages 35mpg) for a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI? Or would the saving be negligable?

Diarmuid McCarthy

Jul 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Expert answer

Hi Diarmuid,

There would probably be no saving at all. While the FSI engine is cleverer and more high tech and therefore technically more economical, the extra weight and bulk of the Passat will nullify that advantage. If you were to swap for an FSI Golf, you might do better, fuel-wise.

Hope that helps

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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