Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Passat and Volvo V70 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen Passat and the Volvo V70.
In comparing the Volkswagen Passat's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Passat's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Passat is a better car than the Volvo V70.
Pricing: A used 2010 Volkswagen Passat ranges from $3,930 to $10,377 while a used 2010 Volvo V70 is priced between $5,000 to $15,800.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Volvo V70 base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The V70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Passat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo V70. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Passat has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Volkswagen Passat and Volvo V70 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$28,755
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$33,550
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,993
Price Range:
$3,930 - $10,377
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,489
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,833
Price Range:
$5,000 - $15,800
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,361
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo V70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Passat
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
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N/A
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Volkswagen Passat Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo V70 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
Not yet available
Volvo V70 Trim Levels
3.2, 3.2 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
132.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3512 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
59.7 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Metallic
Brown
Mocha Anthracite Metallic
Gold
White Gold Metallic
Gray
Island Gray Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Candy White
Blue
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Green
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Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Oyster Gray Metallic / Saville Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Green
Seashell Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cornsilk Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Classic Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Anthracite Black / Off-Black
Gray
Not available
