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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.5 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
140 HP
140 HP
Torque:
290 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.7 seconds
7.1 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Volvo S70 torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
6.5
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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.
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
