Volvo V70 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 57 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.3 | |
| Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
|
Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 603 litres | |
|
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo V70 has
|
Volkswagen Passat has
| |