Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,698 kg
    3,743 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    603 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
304hp227kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,771mm188in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
603L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,731L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
237g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 mi
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
-
237 g/km
Trunk score
603 L
21.3 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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