Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
10.0
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
860 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
