Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 115 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 161 NM less than Volvo 960. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 43 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 491 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 101 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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