Volvo 960 1990 vs Volvo V70 1996

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Volvo 960
1990 - 1994
Volvo V70
1996 - 2000
Body: SedanEstate car / wagon
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 960 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volvo V70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.92.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 115 - 204 HP126 - 265 HP
Torque: 225 - 280 NM170 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 13 seconds6.8 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 - 11.26.3 - 12.2
Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, Volvo 960 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.72 m
Width: 1.75 m1.76 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Volvo 960 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 491 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1580 litres
Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo 960 has 71 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`027~ 1`994
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 18001200
Pros and Cons: Volvo 960 has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo V70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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