Volvo V90 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V90 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V90 is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V90 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo V90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V90 scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Passat is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 13 200 | |
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