Volvo V70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
870 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.51 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 1 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.
