2003 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 142 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volvo V50 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | V50 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2524 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
