Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 67 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
11.0
Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
770 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
470'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.50 m
Volvo V70 is larger, but lower. Volvo V70 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V70 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 V70, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
