Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, 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 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
495 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 75 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.
