2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Passat | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
