Volkswagen Passat 1986 vs Volvo S40 1997
| 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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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