Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
130 HP
200 HP
Torque:
310 NM
285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
8.3 seconds
Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 70 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 25 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
10.6
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1000 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better
