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 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 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 45 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:
680 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
800 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1641 litres
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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.
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.
