Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 14 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.6
8.9
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
510 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine
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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
