Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
780 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
603 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1641 litres
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 118 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better.
