Volvo S70 1996 vs Volvo S80 1998
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Volvo S70
1996 - 2000
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Volvo S70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.4 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.4 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 R | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 R | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.0 T 20 V | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.0 T 20 V | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S70 2.0 20V Turbo | 226 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S70 2.0 20V Turbo | 226 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
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Volvo S80 2.4 140 Hp | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 140 Hp Automatic | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 170 Hp | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 170 Hp Automatic | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Automatic | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Automatic | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 D | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.4 D Automatic | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.4 D5 Automatic | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.4 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 T Automatic | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 D Automatic | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.9 200 Hp | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.9 200 Hp Automatic | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.9 196 Hp | 196 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T6 Automatic | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T6 Automatic | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 T Automatic | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 T | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 i T Automatic | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 i T | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 20V T5 Automatic | 226 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 20V T5 | 226 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo S70 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 2.5 2.0 - 2.9
Performance
Power:
126 - 250 HP 130 - 272 HP
Torque:
170 - 350 NM 192 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.7 - 12.1 seconds 7.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3 - 11.7 6.4 - 13.0
Volvo S70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, a Volvo S70 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m 4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.83 m
Height:
1.39 m 1.43 m
Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres 460 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 1126 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters 13 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`732 ~ 2`071
Safety:
Quality:
below average
average
Average price (€):
1200 1200
Rating in user reviews:
8.0 /10
8.6 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo S70 has
available with 4x4 drive better manoeuvrability
Volvo S80 has
lower fuel consumption for petrol engines fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
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