Volvo V50 2007 vs Volkswagen Passat 2008

	Volvo V50 2007 - 2012	Volkswagen Passat 2008 - 2010
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	125 HP	160 HP
Torque:	165 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11 seconds	8.8 seconds
	Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.4	7.4
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	740 km in combined cycle	940 km in combined cycle
	630 km with real consumption	850 km with real consumption
	Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.77 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.46 m	1.52 m
	Volvo V50 is smaller. Volvo V50 is 25 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	417 litres	603 litres
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 186 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	11.4 meters
	The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	2`110

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	below average
	Volvo V50 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Volvo V50 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	3000	2000
Rating in user reviews:	6.0/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:		Volkswagen Passat has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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Volvo V50 2007 vs Volkswagen Passat 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions