Volvo XC70 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 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 XC70 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Volvo XC70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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