Volkswagen Passat 1985 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Volvo 960. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 11.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 45 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 491 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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