Volvo S80 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.7 | |
| Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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