Volvo V70 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 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: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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