2009 Volkswagen Passat vs 2008 Volvo V50

2009 Volkswagen Passat

2008 Volvo V50

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4-Door Automatic Komfort FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat Sedan 4-Door Automatic Komfort FWD	19	29	$26,436	$28,300
Passat Wagon 4-Door Automatic Komfort FWD	19	28	$27,727	$29,690

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4-Door Wgn 2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.4L FWD	20	28	$25,206	$26,815
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.4L FWD w/Snrf	20	28	$25,206	$26,815
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.5T AWD	18	26	$29,671	$31,565
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.5T AWD w/Snrf	18	26	$29,671	$31,565
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.5T FWD	19	27	$27,932	$29,715
V50 4-Door Wgn 2.5T FWD w/Snrf	19	27	$27,932	$29,715

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,436

$25,206

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,300

$26,815

Monthly Payment Estimate

$472 / month

$447 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Volkswagen’s especially roomy 2009 Passat Wagon is a great family alternative to an SUV.

The 2008 Volvo V50 has the efficiency and compactness of a small car with the available safety features and poise of a larger sport wagon.

TCC Likes

More fuel-friendly than SUVs
Peppy engine
Luxurious interior

Quiet, refined interior
Great styling stands out from rivals
Agility combined with the poise of a larger car

TCC Dislikes

No Bluetooth hands-free interface
Uses expensive premium fuel

Top T5 models are pricey
Ride can be choppy in T5
Lack of manual transmission in T5

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.7

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

103.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.1

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

178.0

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

57.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

33.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x - TBD -

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

34.9

Steering Type

Electromechanical

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR17

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR17

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

P235/45HR17

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3344

3321

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-5000

170 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.4L/149

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100-6000

168 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas Turbocharged I4

Gas I5

Fuel System

SFI

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Tiptronic

Geartronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

3.03

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.50

2.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

4.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Passat Sedan

Volvo V50

Body Style

4 Door Sdn

5 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

4-link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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