Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Volvo S60 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 5 NM more than Volvo S60. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.5 | |
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
1400 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Superb | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
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 2000 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.70 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
Volkswagen Passat is 12 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 424 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 51 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`030 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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