Volvo XC70 2008 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 285 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 2008 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volvo XC70 2004, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo XC70 2004. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 11.1 | |
| Volvo XC70 2008 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 2008 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S80, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 2008 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: | 4.84 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.56 m | |
| Volvo XC70 2008 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo XC70 2004, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 2008 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 2008 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 2008 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70 2004. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 2008 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70 2004, which means Volvo XC70 2008 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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