Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.8
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
970 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.49 m
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:
495 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 10 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
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
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.
