Volvo S80 2003 vs Dodge Stratus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 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 (Dodge 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 22 HP less power than Dodge Stratus, but torque is 54 NM more than Dodge Stratus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 4 cm shorter than the Dodge Stratus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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