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Volkswagen Passat vs Volvo V70

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2022 Volkswagen Passat

Overview

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
Selected trimSE3.2
Body styleSedanWagon
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20222010

Pricing & market

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
MSRP$27,575 (best)$33,550
Lowest listing price$8,520$4,399 (best)
Median listing price$15,493$4,399 (best)
Highest listing price$18,500$4,399 (best)
For sale now6 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
Combined MPG28 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG24 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG36 MPG (best)27 MPG
Fuel tank18.5 gal18.5 gal

Performance

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
Horsepower174 hp235 hp (best)
Torque206 lb-ft236 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L3.2 L (best)
CylindersI4I6

Size & capability

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume15.9 cu ft72.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,300 lbs (best)
Payload948 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,314 lbs (best)3,904 lbs
Wheelbase110.4 in110.9 in (best)
Length193.6 in (best)189.9 in
Width72.6 in73.3 in (best)
Height58.7 in60.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecVolkswagen PassatSEVolvo V703.2
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)3

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimVolkswagen PassatVolvo V70
1

SE

$27,575 MSRP(Currently comparing)

3.2

$33,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

R-Line

$29,575 MSRP

3.2 R-Design

$38,000 MSRP

3

Limited Edition

$30,575 MSRP

Live inventory

Volkswagen Passat vs Volvo V70 FAQ

Which is better: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2010 Volvo V70 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat starts lower at $27,575. Live Volkswagen Passat listings start at $8,520. Live Volvo V70 listings start at $4,399.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,575).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2010 Volvo V70 leads on horsepower in this comparison (235).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 Volkswagen Passat or 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2010 Volvo V70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2010 Volvo V70?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volkswagen Passat (4/5 NHTSA overall).