Volvo 960 1990 vs Volkswagen Passat 1981
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.2 | |
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The Volvo 960 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo 960 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 43 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.8 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`060 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 400 | |
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