Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1070 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.41 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1580 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The Volvo V70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
