Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 29 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S80 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S80 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Avenger and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Dodge Avenger has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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