Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 65 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):
11.0
10.0
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
880 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.50 m
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
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:
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.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better
