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: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1200 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. | |||
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`600 | 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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