Volvo S70 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.46 m
Volvo S70 is larger, but lower. Volvo S70 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
475 litres
Volvo S70 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
