Volvo V90 1997 vs Fiat Marea 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
|
Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 44 HP more power than Fiat Marea, but torque is 44 NM less than Fiat Marea. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 6.8 | |
|
The Fiat Marea is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Marea) 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 V90) 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: | 4.86 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
|
Volvo V90 is larger, but lower. Volvo V90 is 38 cm longer than the Fiat Marea, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Fiat Marea, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo V90 has
|
Fiat Marea has
| |