Volvo XC70 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 2011 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo XC70 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC70 2008. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.5 | |
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The Volvo XC70 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 2011 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70 2008, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Used also on Volvo S80, 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC70 2011 and Volvo XC70 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 2011 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70 2008, which means Volvo XC70 2011 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo XC70 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 2008 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volvo XC70 2011, so Volvo XC70 2011 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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