Volvo 850 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 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: | 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 1999 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 1999 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: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| 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`900 | 2`100 | |
| 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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