Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.56 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but lower. Dodge Magnum is 29 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1528 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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