Volvo XC70 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 118 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Volvo XC70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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