Volvo S80 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 106 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: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 16 000 | |
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