Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Passat) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1152 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`367 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 470 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Volvo S80. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 5000 | |
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