Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 73 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1370 km on highway
1040 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.50 m
Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 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.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
