2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant vs. 1996 Volvo S40
Dimensions Comparison

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)Change Car
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1996 Volvo S40 (VS)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant measures 4820 mm (189.76 in), making it 304 mm (11.97 in) (6.3 %) longer than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 100 mm (3.94 in) (5.5 %) broader than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant stands at 1517 mm (59.72 in), giving it an extra 95 mm (3.74 in) (6.3 %) compared to the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).

Overall, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.

Length
4820 mm189.8 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1517 mm59.7 in
1422 mm56.0 in

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Side View Left
4820 mm189.8 in 🟒 +304 mm+12.0 in (+6.7%)
1996 Volvo S40 Side View Left
4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -304 mm-12.0 in (-6.3%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.8%)
1996 Volvo S40 Front View
1720 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.5%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant Rear View
1517 mm59.7 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+6.7%)
1996 Volvo S40 Rear View
1422 mm56.0 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-6.3%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant
1996 Volvo S40

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Sedan

Model Year:

2005
1996

Production:

2005-2008 Discontinued Model
1995-2004 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4774-4820 mm188.0-189.8 in
🟒 +258 mm+10.2 in (+5.7%) - 🟒 +340 mm+13.4 in (+7.6%)
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in
πŸ”΄ -340 mm-13.4 in (-7.1%) - πŸ”΄ -258 mm-10.2 in (-5.4%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.8%) - 🟒 +104 mm+4.1 in (+6.1%)
1720 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -104 mm-4.1 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
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Height:

1456-1517 mm57.3-59.7 in
🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%) - 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+7.6%)
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in
πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.1%) - πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.3%)

Ground Clearance:

114 mm4.5 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

523-603 liter18.5-21.3 cu ft
🟒 +52 liter+1.8 cu ft (+11.0%) - 🟒 +188 liter+6.6 cu ft (+45.3%)
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -188 liter-6.6 cu ft (-31.2%) - πŸ”΄ -52 liter-1.8 cu ft (-9.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1651-1731 liter58.3-61.1 cu ft
🟒 +798 liter+28.2 cu ft (+93.6%) - 🟒 +878 liter+31.0 cu ft (+102.9%)
853 liter30.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -878 liter-31.0 cu ft (-50.7%) - πŸ”΄ -798 liter-28.2 cu ft (-48.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1398-1725 kg3082-3803 lbs
🟒 +88 kg+194 lbs (+6.7%) - 🟒 +500 kg+1102 lbs (+40.8%)
1225-1310 kg2701-2888 lbs
πŸ”΄ -500 kg-1102 lbs (-29.0%) - πŸ”΄ -88 kg-194 lbs (-6.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2020-2350 kg4453-5181 lbs
🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+12.8%) - 🟒 +630 kg+1389 lbs (+36.6%)
1720-1790 kg3792-3946 lbs
πŸ”΄ -630 kg-1389 lbs (-26.8%) - πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-11.4%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 7J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 15 inches

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 195/55R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R15 (W:205 | H:55 | D:15)

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