1974-1993 Volvo 240 2.7 MT --vs-- 1988-1993 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 MT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Volvo 240
1974 - 1993
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Trim 2.7 MT 2.8 VR6 MT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 5 5
Length (mm) 4897 4580
Width (mm) 1707 1705
Height (mm) 1435 1480
Wheelbase (mm) 2640 2625
Front Track (mm) 1420 1480
Rear Track (mm) 1350 1420
Curb Weight (kg) — 1280
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) — 120
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — —
Payload (kg) — —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) — 1860
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 615 495
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 615 495
Maximum Torque (N·m) 204 235

Engine Specifications

Spec
Volvo 240
1974 - 1993
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Injection Type Injector Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout V-type V-type
Number Of Cylinders 6 6
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 2
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 88 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 73 90
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 3000 4200
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 2664 2792
Engine HP 140 174
Engine HP (rpm) 6000 5800

Transmission

Spec
Volvo 240
1974 - 1993
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Drive Wheels Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 4 5
Turning Circle (m) 9.8 10.7
Transmission Manual Manual

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Volvo 240
1974 - 1993
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) — 9.7
Range (km) — 480|850
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 60 70
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) — 8.2
Max Speed (km/h) — 224
City Fuel (100km/L) — 14.5
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Volvo 240
1974 - 1993
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Back Suspension — Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Independent, McPherson Struts, Dampers, Helical springs Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes Disc Disc
Front Brakes Disc ventilated disc