Volvo S80 2006 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 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 Avenger) 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 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: | 185 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 29 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 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. | |||
| Volvo S80 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S80 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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