Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1160 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.51 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm lower.
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
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
