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Ford Mustang II or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

1974–1978 vs 1973–1980 · Hatchback 3-door/Coupe vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

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Ford Mustang II1974–1978 · 3 engines · Base, Ghia, Mach 1, King CobraSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980 · 8 engines · L, LS, TS, GLSSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Mustang II1974–1978no listings
Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980no listings
Dimensions
Length4,445 mmLength4,192 mm–4,270 mm
Width1,786 mmWidth1,620 mm
Height1,275 mm–1,280 mmHeight1,360 mm–1,385 mm
Wheelbase2,438 mmWheelbase2,470 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume250 l–260 lTrunk volume425 l–550 l
Curb weight1,180 kg–1,360 kgCurb weight900 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank61 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years1974–1978Production years1973–1980
Body typeHatchback 3-door, CoupeBody typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines3Number of engines8
Power65–102 kW (88–139 hp)Power37–63 kW (50–86 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–4.9Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.3Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 5.0 V8Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.6
Top speed175 km/hTop speed172 km/h
Trim levelsBase · L
Items in the base trim14 · BaseItems in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim19 · King CobraItems in the top trim19 · GLS
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats✓4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System—
Audio Preparation—Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels✓R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang II or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

Length: Ford Mustang II 4,445 mm, Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm (a 175 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,438 vs 2,470 mm. Boot: 260 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang II or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The most frugal Ford Mustang II uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.3); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 7 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang II or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The strongest Ford Mustang II makes 102 kW (139 hp) (5.0 V8); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 63 kW (86 hp) (1.6).

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