Volkswagen Passat 1985 vs Volvo 960 1990

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Volkswagen Passat
1985 - 1988
Volvo 960
1990 - 1994
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volkswagen Passat is available with front wheel drive, while Volvo 960 can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.22.0 - 2.9

Performance

Power: 54 - 136 HP115 - 204 HP
Torque: 100 - 184 NM225 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 - 25.2 seconds9 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 - 10.38.1 - 11.2
Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo 960. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.87 m
Width: 1.71 m1.75 m
Height: 1.38 m1.41 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller.
Volkswagen Passat is 45 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data491 litres
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters9.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`267~ 2`027
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 14001800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volvo 960 has
  • better manoeuvrability
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