Volvo S80 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S80 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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