Volvo 960 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 45 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 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): | 1`960 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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