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| | | | | 2007 / 2008 Volvo V70 | 2006 / 2007 Volkswagen Passat | | Base Price : | $30,045 - $40,940 (free price quote) | $22,950 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 2.4L | 3.6 L | | Layout : | FWD | All-Wheel Drive | | Displacement : | 2435 | 3597 cc | | Valve : | 20 | 24 | | Transmission : | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Automatic | | Fuel Capacity : | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 22 | 18 mpg | | - Highway : | 30 | 27 mpg | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent | | - R : | Independent | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Disc | | - R : | Disc | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 168@6000 | 280 @ 6200 rpm | | Torque : | 166@4500 | 265 @ 2750 rpm | | Redline : | N/A | | | | | | | Top Speed : | N/A | | | 0-60 mph : | 8.25 seconds | 6.6 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 16.57 seconds at 84.15 mph | | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | N/A | | | 200 ft skid pad : | N/A | | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3296 lbs. | 3829 lbs | | Overall length : | 185.4 in. | 188.2 in. | | Wheelbase : | 108.5 in. | 106.7 in. | | Overall width : | 71 in. | 71.7 in. | | Height : | 57.7 in. | 58.0 in. |
2007 / 2008 Volvo V70 Pros :
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Construction quality |
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Safety features |
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Crash-test ratings |
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Performance potential of V70 R | Cons :
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Steering effort |
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Modest performance with base engine |
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Navigation system screen visibility |
2006 / 2007 Volkswagen Passat Pros : - Superb front-seat comfort
- Performance
- Design
- Balanced ride and handling
- Lots of cargo space
- Optional rear-facing third-row seat Cons : - Less rear-seat room and storage than competitors
- Upper-level models are expensive compared to Japanese rivals
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