Volvo S70 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 133 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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