Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 95 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.4
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.77 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.52 m
1.54 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
603 litres
575 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 28 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:
11.4 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
