Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| 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 | 9.9 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 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 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: | 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 2007 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 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but lower. Dodge Magnum is 18 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 575 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1438 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
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