Volvo S70 1999 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Volvo S70 torque is 15 NM less than BMW 5 series. Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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