Volvo 960 1990 vs Volkswagen Passat 1981
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
| Volvo 960 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Volkswagen Passat is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.9 | 1.3 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 204 HP | 54 - 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 280 NM | 88 - 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 13 seconds | 10.9 - 20.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.2 | 6.2 - 9.2 | |
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Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Volvo 960 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo 960 has 9 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo 960 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`027 | ~ 1`113 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 400 | |
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