Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1140 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.50 m
Volvo V70 is larger, but lower. Volvo V70 is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 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.
