Volvo 850 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 76 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger, but lower. Volvo 850 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 850 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo 850 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`970 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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