Volvo V70 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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