Volvo XC70 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC70 has 75 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: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 13 600 | |
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