Volvo S80 2006 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 30 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 360'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 and Dodge Avenger are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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