Volvo 850 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 360'000 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 Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
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 | 450 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 30 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): | 2`000 | 2`050 | |
| 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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