Volkswagen Passat Variant (2000 – 2005) vs Volvo V70 (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 275 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,294 kg against 1,537 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2000 – 2005
|
Volvo
V70
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 16 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 275 hp | 140 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 370 Nm | 220 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 13.3 s | 7.1 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 13.2 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 – 4,700 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,460 – 1,500 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,294 – 1,730 kg | 1,537 – 1,603 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.