Volvo V70 III
Car comparison
Volvo V70 III 3.2vsVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)
2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.8 s
- Lightest1,707 kg3,763 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range791 km491 mi
- Largest trunk588 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volvo V70 III 3.2
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Most powerful243 hp181 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight135 hp/t100 kW/t7.4 kg/hp
- Best performance score48/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolvoV70 III3.2 | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243hp181kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,806kg3,982lb | 1,707kg3,763lb |
| Gross weight | 2,410kg5,313lb | 2,270kg5,004lb |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 64.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 35.3s Calculated | 39.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.2s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated | 164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 722km448mi Calculated | 791km491mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,192cc195cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,823mm190in | 4,771mm188in |
| Width | 1,907mm75in | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,547mm61in | 1,550mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,816mm111in | 2,710mm107in |
| Front track | 1,588mm63in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,586mm62in | 1,531mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 151mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 575L | 588L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,716L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 224g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 6,400 rpm | 3,180 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolvoV70 III3.2 | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.2 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.6 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 35.3 s | 39.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.7 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.7 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.2 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 91 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 243 hp 181 kW |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volvo V70 III 3.2 has 33 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 33 hp (25 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 1,806 kg 3,982 lb |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 212 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 8.6 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 7.8 s |
Although Volvo V70 III 3.2 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 9.7 L/100 km 24.2 mpg US 29.1 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 722 km 448 mi |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 791 km 491 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 243 hp 181 kW | 8.6 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.8 s | 212 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolvoV70 III3.2 |
| 9.7 L/100 km 24.2 mpg US 29.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 9.7 L/100 km 24.2 mpg US 29.1 mpg UK | 8.6 s |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolvoV70 III3.2 | 135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 9.7 L/100 km 24.2 mpg US 29.1 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolvoV70 III3.2 | VolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B7)2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 243 hp 181 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.6 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,806 kg 3,982 lb | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.7 L/100 km 24.2 mpg US 29.1 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 722 km 448 mi | 791 km 491 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 224 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 575 L 20.3 cu ft | 588 L 20.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 123 hp/t 92 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volvo V70 III 3.2 | Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.97 LC100 km | 15.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.32 LC100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,546 LC/year | 2,258 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volvo V70 III 3.2
- Has 33 hp more
- Has 40 Nm more
- Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7) 2.0 TSI
- Is 99 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
- Has 13 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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