Volvo V40 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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