Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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