Volvo S40 1999 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| 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`780 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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