Volvo S80 1999 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Stratus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, but torque is 72 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler Stratus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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