Volvo V90 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Volvo V90) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volkswagen Passat), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 303 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1526 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`620 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`075 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 575 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 18 200 | 13 200 | |
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