Volvo V40 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | |
| 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`980 | |
| 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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