Volvo V70 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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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 0.6 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 | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | 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. | |||
| 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 | |
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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 | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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