Volvo V70 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

	Volvo V70 2000 - 2004	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2002
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	250 HP	115 HP
Torque:	330 NM	172 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.1 seconds	12 seconds
	Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 135 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 158 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.4	9.2
Real fuel consumption:	10.3 l/100km	8.8 l/100km
	The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:	80 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	850 km in combined cycle	670 km in combined cycle
	1060 km on highway	860 km on highway
	770 km with real consumption	700 km with real consumption
	Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:	4.71 m	4.68 m
Width:	1.80 m	1.75 m
Height:	1.49 m	1.50 m
	Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	485 litres	450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1641 litres	no data
	Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
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`110	2`050

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	average
	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
Average price (€):	1400	1400
Rating in user reviews:	8.1/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo V70 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot	Volkswagen Passat has lower fuel consumption has 4x4 drive fewer faults
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Volvo V70 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions