Volvo S80 2001 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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