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:
2.5 Petrol
2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:
231 HP
200 HP
Torque:
340 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 seconds
8.1 seconds
Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
9.3
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
980 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
148 mm (5.8 inches)
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.54 m
Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 95 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.