Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway
880 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier 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.
