Volvo V70 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1450 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 13 200 | |
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