2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (247 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Passat | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5950 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |