Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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