Volvo S40 1995 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S40) 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 (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger. Volvo S40 is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 400 | |
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