Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Volvo S40 1995

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Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1985
Volvo S40
1995 - 2002
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 Manual/Automatic
Volkswagen Passat is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volvo S40 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Passat is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 1.91.6 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 54 - 115 HP90 - 200 HP
Torque: 88 - 154 NM143 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 - 20.5 seconds7.3 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 9.25.4 - 10.0
Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.48 m
Width: 1.69 m1.72 m
Height: 1.39 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres471 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data853 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Passat has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`113~ 1`761
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 600800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat has
  • manual gearbox only
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volvo S40 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption
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