Volvo 850 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
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Volvo 850
1994 - 1997
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Volvo 850 2.0i Estate | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo 850 2.0i Estate | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0i Estate Comfort-Line | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0i Estate Comfort-Line | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i 20V Estate | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i 20V Estate | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i Estate | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i Estate | 144 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i T 20V Estate | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i T 20V Estate | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate | 226 HP | Petrol | Manual
T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate | 226 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 240 HP | Petrol | Manual
T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
TDI 2.5 Estate | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
TDI 2.5 Estate | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volkswagen Passat
1997 - 2000
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Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.8 5V Syncro | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Matic | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI Syncro | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 VR5 Syncro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 850 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 2.5 1.6 - 2.8
Performance
Power:
126 - 250 HP 90 - 193 HP
Torque:
170 - 350 NM 140 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 - 12.5 seconds 7.9 - 16 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0 - 11.1 5.5 - 11.0
Volvo 850 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Volvo 850 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m 4.67 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m 1.50 m
Volvo 850 is larger, but lower.
Trunk capacity:
960 litres 495 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1580 litres no data
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters 11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`924 ~ 1`999
Safety:
no data
Quality:
average below average
Average price (€):
1400 1000
Rating in user reviews:
8.5 /10
7.3 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo 850 has
roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
Volkswagen Passat has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for diesel engines lower price
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