Volvo C70 1999 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo C70 is smaller. Volvo C70 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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