Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Volvo V70 torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
12.9 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
880 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
480 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.50 m
Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1641 litres
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Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 10 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:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
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.
