Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
880 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
480 km with real consumption
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 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.
