2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Passat | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
