Volvo 960 1990 vs Volkswagen Passat 1981
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 43 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
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