Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Volvo S80 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Passat is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 3.6 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 300 HP | 109 - 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 185 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 12.2 seconds | 6.9 - 12.4 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo S80 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 9.3 | 4.9 - 11.3 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1731 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`089 | ~ 2`168 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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